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1 injured in SUV/motorcyle accident in Atlantic

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August 9th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The driver of a motorcycle suffered minor injuries during an accident in Atlantic that involved an SUV, Saturday evening. Atlantic Police Officer Devin Hogue told KJAN News the cycle was headed west on 7th Street at around 6:20-p.m., when a Jeep Grand Cherokee stop at the intersection with Elm Street, and proceeded to cross the street heading northbound.

Both vehicles stopped, but apparently did not collide. The motorcycle ended up on its side in the middle of the intersection, with the driver suffering from possible leg injuries. The driver was transported by Medivac Ambulance to the Cass County Memorial Hospital. No names were released.

No charges had been filed as of Saturday evening, and the accident remained under investigation. Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and personnel with the Atlantic Fire and Rescue Department assisted at the scene. The both vehicles were driven away following the initial investigation.