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4 from Michigan injured in Pott. County RV accident Thu. morning

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May 11th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Four people from Michigan were injured this (Thursday) morning, when the Recreational Vehicle they were in went out of control on Interstate 80 westbound between the Walnut and Avoca exits and rolled into the median. The accident happened at around 8:50-a.m. near mile marker 43. According to reports, the injured were members of a Christian Rock group, “Ammunition Band,” from the Detroit area.

The Iowa State Patrol says the driver of the 1999 Coachmen RV, 19-year old Viviana Elise-Alaniz Garcia, of Lincoln Park, MI, and her passengers: 25-year old Jonathon Lee Moriconi, of East China, MI; 21-year old Nathan Paul Barringer, of Livonia, MI, and 26-year old Sean Joseph Mueller, of Fair Haven, MI., were transported to Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, by Avoca, Harlan and Shelby Rescue squads. None of the accident victims were wearing seat belts. Their injuries were believed to be non-life threatening.

The Patrol says once the RV went out of control, it rolled onto the driver’s side and came to rest partially in the median and partially in the left lane of I-80 westbound. Traffic in the area was snarled for some time, while crews worked to remove the victims, their vehicle and trailer containing musical instruments and other property.

The accident remains under investigation, and charges are pending.