Chain-reaction crash injures 32 people on Interstate 80 in Marengo, Iowa
Modified Date:
Thu, 05/14/2015 - 3:44pmAccident Date:
Friday, May 8, 2015Hospitals rush to treat victims in I-80 chain reaction crash
Three hospitals treated victims of Friday’s chain reaction crash on Interstate 80 in Iowa County.
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Leroy Steven Lowary, 30, of Muscatine, and Keith Dickens, 50, of Indianapolis, were driving two other cars involved in the crash. Kirby A. Weber, 27, of Des Moines, was driving the tour bus.
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“We regret to report that several of our employees were injured in a charter bus accident that occurred this afternoon on I-80,” said a Friday night statement from Marc Gullickson, president of the company’s healthcare division. “Those employees have been taken to medical facilities for evaluation and treatment. Family members have been notified, and our thoughts and prayers go to our people and their families, and all of the injured parties.”
A chain reaction crash on westbound Interstate 80 began when a semi-truck rear-ended an SUV. The crash injured a total of 32 people, most of whom were aboard a charter bus carrying employees from Ryan Companies. Authorities say it is a miracle no one died, and local hospitals are working to treat all of the victims for their injuries.
Type: Car Accident
Roadway:
Interstate 80City:
Township of Marengo, IACounty:
Iowa County, IA
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