(Atlantic, Iowa) A total of three people were transported to Cass Health in Atlantic, Friday, following a collision that occurred at around 2:25-p.m. at S.W. 7th and W. 14th Streets. According to reports, the accident happened as a northeast bound Ford Expedition was slowing to turn into the EOC (Educational Opportunity Center). The vehicle was struck from behind by a Jeep.

The driver of the Jeep was transported to the hospital by Cass EMS to be checked for possible/unknown injuries. The driver and a passenger in the Expedition were taken by private vehicle to the hospital, also to be checked out.

Photo Courtesy Cass County EMA Coordinator Mike Kennon

Atlantic Police Department were assisted at the scene by Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies, Atlantic Fire Department, Cass EMS, and the Iowa State Patrol.