The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on its side on 110th Street approximately 2 miles east of Highway 48 near Elliot at 9:41pm Friday (11/1/2013).   Upon arrival, the deputy observed a 2005 Red Chevy Silverado on its driver’s side in the north ditch facing the northeast.  A check of the immediate area failed to locate anyone at the scene.

The deputy recognized the vehicle and another responding deputy went to the residence at 2381 110th Street near Elliot and located the operator whom was determined to be 18-year-old Andrew C. Coughlin of Elliot.  Four additional occupants of the vehicle were also found at the residence and taken to Montgomery County Memorial Hospital to be checked out for possible and minor injuries.

Coughlin was charged with OWI First Offense, Possession of Alcohol Under 21 and cited for Failure to Obey Stop Sign. He was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $1000 bond awaiting initial appearance before a magistrate.

Three of the passengers were also issued citations related to the accident.  18-year-old Olivia Marie Herzberg of Villisca was cited for Possession of Alcohol under 21.  21-year-old Allison Ann Luke of Tea, South Dakota and 21-year-old Thomas John Moore of Griswold, IA were both cited for Open Container as a Passenger.