A Cass County man had a string of bad luck today (Thursday). The Sheriff’s Office says 54-year old Robert John Rasmussen, of Massena was involved in an accident just before 9-a.m. one-half mile south of Cumberland, on 690th Street, at the intersection with Richland Road. Officials say a 1996 Buick Century owned and driven by Rasmussen, was westbound on Richland Road, when Rasmussen attempted to make a right turn onto 690^th Street. The car went out of control and entered the ditch on the west side of 690^th, striking an embankment. Rasmussen had minor injuries but refused medical treatment. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $1500. Rasmussen was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.

A little over three-hours later, Rasmussen’s car was involved in another accident, near the exact same location. Sheriff’s officials say Rasmussen was stopped at a stop sign on 690^th Street southbound, and pulled away from the stop sign onto Richland Road and ran into the rear of a 2005 belly-dump truck, as the truck was traveling west on Richland Road. The truck was being driven by 56-year old Mark Edward Polzin, of Des Moines. No injuries were reported. Damage to Rasmussen’s vehicle was estimated at $3000. The dump truck sustained no apparent damage. Rasmussen was cited for Failure to Yield at a Stop Sign. The case remains under investigation.