Ronald Peters of Rembrandt, Iowa, was involved in a Christmas Eve semi rollover on Highway 71 north of Spencer.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office reports that Peters, the semi driver, lost control while reaching over to the passenger seat, resulting in the vehicle overturning into the median.
Despite attempts to recover, the semi ended up on its side, leading to Peters being trapped inside.
First responders successfully rescued him, and he was transported to a local hospital.
The incident caused the semi and its trailer to be deemed a total loss.