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Details released on I-80 accident in Cass County

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February 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa State Patrol has released additional details about an accident that occurred today (Tuesday) at around 6:30-a.m on Interstate 80, here in Cass County. Officials say three people were hurt and transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital. According to the report,three vehicles:  a 1993 Lincoln Town car driven by 52-year old James Ross, of Norwalk; a 2011 Freightliner semi driven by 49-year old Mark Davis, of Dubuque, and a 2001 Chevy Tahoe driven by 32-year old Jason Coleman, of Des Moines, were all traveling west on I-80 when the Town Car went out of control on the icy road at the Highway 71 overpass.

The car came to rest on the left shoulder of the road against the bridge, facing east. The Tahoe went out of control on the bridge as well. Davsi, who was driving the semi, tried to avoid striking the SUV, but hit the vehicle on its left side. Following the collision, the SUV came to rest on the right shoulder against the bridge, facing east. The semi came to rest on the right shoulder, facing west.

Injured in the crash, were the occupants of the Tahoe: Jason Coleman, along with 29-year old Christina Bell and 26-year old Emery Kies, both of Des Moines. All three were transported by Medivac Ambulance to CCMH. Bell, who is pregnant, was later transported to Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Coleman and Kies were treated at CCMH and released. All three of the injured parties were wearing their seat belts. Atlantic Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene.