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Stuart man injured in a rollover accident July 28th

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August 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, Monday, released details about a rollover accident with injuries that took place last Wednesday. Officials say 34-year-old Ryan Michael Morrison, of Stuart, was driving a 2014 Chevy Silverado pickup that was pulling a camper, when the camper began to swerve, causing Morrison to lose control. The pickup and camper entered the west ditch off northbound Highway 25. The accident happened a little south of Monteith Road, at around 6:15-p.m., and was witness by two motorists who confirmed the trailer was swaying wildly.

When Guthrie County Deputies approached the scene, they found Morrison laying on the ground outside the pickup, alert and conscious, but complaining of wrist pain. The man had been ejected from the pickup when it rolled. He admitted he wasn’t wearing a seat belt. He was transported by Panora EMS to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

The truck and camper were a total loss. Authorities planned to cite Morrison for Failure to Maintain Control and Failure to wear a safety belt.