Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Kent Gries reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on Sept. 6 at 2:30 p.m. James Earl Winfred, 48, of Menlo, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet C1500 pickup southbound on White Pole Road and drove off a curve to the left and entered the ditch. The truck overturned an unknown amount of times. The report stated excessive speed and intoxication were factors with charges and toxicology results pending. Winfred was transported by Stuart EMS to the Guthrie County Hospital in Guthrie Center where a blood draw was performed. Winfred was later transferred to Des Moines for additional treatment. The breath sample reflected in the accident report is from a preliminary breath test device. Deputy Gries stated in the report that he will update the results when the toxicology results come back. As of Sept. 11, two citations were issued for failure to provide proof of financial liability and failure to maintain control. The report stated that Deputy Gries will request a warrant for Winfred’s arrest at a later date. Damage to the Chevrolet pickup is estimated at $7,500.
