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(Update) Red Oak & Cumberland men, Creston woman injured in crash near Massena

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September 2nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

In an update to our earlier reports, the Iowa State Patrol Friday identified the victims of a crash near Massena that sent three people to the hospital. Officials say 33-year old Daniel Edwards, of Red Oak, 32-year old Christopher Andersen, of Cumberland, and Edwards’ passenger, 34-year old Alisha Mills Lagle, of Creston, were hurt in a collision between a 2003 Cadillac Deville and a 2004 Chevy Silverado pickup. The accident happened at around 2:40-p.m. at the intersection of 730th and Quincy Road.

The Patrol says the Cadillac, driven by Edwards, was traveling east on Quincy Road near 730th, when Edwards failed to stop at the controlled intersection.

Photo courtesy Cass County EMA Coordinator Mike Kennon

Photo courtesy Cass County EMA Coordinator Mike Kennon

His car was hit on the driver’s side passenger door by the southbound pickup, driven by Andersen. The car then entered the southeast ditch and rolled onto its top. The pickup spin around and also entered the southeast ditch and came to rest upright.

All three victims were transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital by Medivac and Massena Rescue. Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren told KJAN News earlier, that Edwards was flown from CCMH to Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. He was reportedly suffering from a broken leg, head and shoulder lacerations. Edwards was the only person who was not wearing a seat belt. Injuries to the other individuals were not believed to be life threatening.