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(Update) Woman injured in Atlantic SUV-Pedestrian Accident

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February 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) — In an update to our preliminary report Saturday afternoon, officials with the Atlantic Police Department, Sunday, said a woman was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital after she was struck by an SUV. The accident happened at around 5:13-p.m., at 7th and Mulberry Streets.

The incident occurred when a woman identified Jennifer Vinci, was struck by a a 2025 Chevy Equinox. The vehicle, driven by Misty Rhodes, was traveling westbound on 7th Street when Vinci ran across the street and was struck by the vehicle.

Vinci was treated at CCMH for minor injuries. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic Fire Department, and Atlantic EMS assisted the police department at the scene.