(In an update to our earlier reports) The Iowa State Patrol says three people were injured during a three-vehicle collision this (Monday) morning, in Shelby County. Authorities say all three drivers, 32-year old Joel T. Andersen, of Harlan, 43-year old Timothy H. Ward, of Underwood, and 62-year old Duane J. Carroll, of Avoca, were transported to the hospital. Andersen and Ward were taken by ambulance to Myrtue Hospital, and Carroll was transported by LifeNet to Bergan-Mercy in Omaha.

The Patrol says a 2002 Chevy Silverado driven by Duane Carroll, was stopped on Highway 59 northbound at around 11:03-a.m., and waiting for traffic to pass so he could turn left on F-66 (north of I-80). A 2005 Peterbilt semi driven by Timothy Ward, was approaching southbound on Highway 59. A 2004 Buick Rainer driven by Joel Andersen was traveling north and approaching the Silverado and failed to stop.

The SUV struck the pickup, pushing it into the southbound lane, where it was hit by the Peterbilt. The semi entered the west ditch and rolled over onto its side. The other two vehicles came to rest on the roadway. The State Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Shelby and Pott. County Sheriff’s Departments, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement, Avoca Rescue and other agencies.