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Rollover accident claims a life in eastern Iowa

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May 30th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Epworth, Iowa) – A single-vehicle accident Sunday in eastern Iowa’s Dubuque County, claimed one life and resulted in one person being injured. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country van was traveling west on Millville Road at around 7:10-p.m., when the vehicle went out of control and entered a ditch before rolling over.

One occupant of the van died at the scene. The other was injured and transported by Epworth Fire/Rescue to Mercy Hospital, in Dubuque. Neither occupant was wearing a seat belt. Their names were being withheld pending notification of family.

The accident remains under investigation. Peosta Police assisted the Patrol at the scene, along with the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office and Medical Examiner.