Clear Lake, October 6, 2025
News Summary
Recent events in Clear Lake involved significant law enforcement responses, including a drunk driving arrest and two tragic fatalities. A young man was arrested after crashing his vehicle, and another driver died after crashing into a home following a dispute. In a separate incident, an elderly man was found deceased in a submerged vehicle. These incidents highlight the dangers associated with impaired and reckless driving.
Clear Lake
Several incidents in the Clear Lake area resulted in significant law enforcement and emergency response activity over the weekend, including an arrest for drunk driving and two separate fatalities involving vehicles.
Arrest Resulting from Single-Vehicle Crash
In a notable case, 21-year-old Benjamin Bonucci from Georgetown was arrested after a single-vehicle crash early on Sunday morning, October 5. The incident occurred around 1:14 a.m. near the intersection of 330th Street and Balsam Ave.
The Cerro Gordo Sheriff’s Office responded to an iPhone crash detection alert and found that Bonucci had lost control of his 2019 Ford F20 while traveling north. The vehicle veered into the west ditch, where it sustained disabling damage, and the airbags deployed. Bonucci received treatment for minor injuries on the scene from emergency medical services (EMS).
He was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail. Bonucci faces multiple charges including OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) 1st offense, possession of a dangerous weapon while under the influence, and failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle. The response from law enforcement was aided by Fertile Fire, Mason City EMS, and Lake Towing.
Fatal Crash into Home
In an unrelated event, a driver was found dead after crashing into a home in Clear Lake on Friday evening around 6 p.m. The deceased man had reportedly argued with his wife during dinner before taking their one-year-old son with him in the car. Eyewitness accounts indicated he drove back and forth, broke the garage door of the house, and crashed into the home at high speeds.
When officers arrived, they found the man and his son inside the vehicle. The man was taken to the hospital, where he was believed to have died from a drug overdose. Fortunately, the one-year-old boy was reported to be uninjured following the incident.
Body Found in Submerged Vehicle
Additionally, on Thursday morning, an 83-year-old man was discovered deceased inside a vehicle submerged in a pond at a golf course. The truck was first spotted around 7 a.m. on Bay Oaks Boulevard near Clear Lake City Boulevard. Authorities believe the crash occurred around 4:35 a.m., when the driver lost control, went over a median, and ended up in the pond.
Police dive team officers located the man’s body about 9:30 a.m. Although investigators have not released his identity, family members reported that he had recently undergone heart surgery. Authorities noted no evidence of impairment, suggesting a possible medical episode may have led to the crash.
Conclusion
The incidents underscored the potential dangers of impaired driving, as well as the unpredictable consequences of erratic behavior behind the wheel. Local authorities continue their investigations into each incident.
FAQ
What led to the arrest of Benjamin Bonucci?
Benjamin Bonucci was arrested following a single-vehicle crash in Clear Lake early Sunday morning, October 5. He faced charges including OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) 1st offense, possession of a dangerous weapon while under the influence, and failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle.
What happened in the incident involving a driver crashing into a home?
A driver was found dead after crashing into a home in the Clear Lake area on Friday around 6 p.m. He had argued with his wife before taking their one-year-old son with him in the car, and he crashed into the home at a high rate of speed.
What details are known about the elderly man found in a submerged vehicle?
An 83-year-old man was found dead inside a vehicle submerged in a pond at a golf course on Thursday morning. Authorities believe he lost control of the vehicle, and family members stated he had recently undergone heart surgery.
Key Features Summary
| Incident Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Single-Vehicle Crash | Benjamin Bonucci arrested for OWI and weapon possession after losing control of his vehicle on October 5. |
| Driver Crashing into Home | Driver found dead on October 4 after crashing into a home; argued with wife beforehand. Son uninjured. |
| Submerged Vehicle | 83-year-old man found dead in pond on October 2; possible medical episode after losing control. |
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