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Injury accident reported in Council Bluffs Friday evening

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March 6th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs report one person was seriously injured during a collision that occurred at around 6:30-p.m. Friday. The accident happened at the intersection of South 24th Street and Veterans Memorial Highway. Officials say a 2001 Ford Ranger was westbound on Vets Hwy at the same time a 2005 Chrysler Sebring was eastbound, and making a left turn to go north on S. 24th Street.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the Chrysler turned in front of the Ford causing the crash. A passenger in the Chrysler received life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.The names of those involved in the crash were being withheld as of the latest report.

The crash was being investigated by the Council Bluffs Police Department Traffic Unit.