CLEAR LAKE, Iowa - An overnight crash in North Iowa has led to criminal charges against a Texas man.

The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to an iPhone crash detection at 1:14 am Sunday near the intersection of 330th Street and Balsam Avenue. Investigators say Benjamin Bonucci, 21 of Georgetown, TX, was driving a 2019 Ford F250 north when he lost control and went into the west ditch.

Deputies say the airbags deployed and the F250 sustained disabling damage.

Bonucci was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

The Sheriff's Office says Bonucci has been charged with OWI-1st offense, possession of a dangerous weapon while under the influence, and failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle.

Mason City EMS, Fertile Fire Department, and Lake Towing assisted wit

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