Crossing the Center Line of Median, Never Easily Excused
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Crossing the Center Line of Median, Never Easily Excused
lombardilaw2022-02-21T09:29:02-07:00
In today’s blog we have several Iowa car accidents from six Iowa Counties that includes Buchanan, Humboldt, Cedar, Delaware, Osceola (in my neck of the woods) and Sioux. Interesting cases with not enough information to really understand the causes of who did or didn’t do what and why.
To know if you have a case more investigation is required.
When considering the rules of the road, I will say this about several of these cases. Crossing the center line or the median is never easily explained especially if your cell phone provider’s bill shows you were on the phone texting at the time of the collision. That kind of usage presumes distracted driving, a violation of the law.
If toxicology reports show alcohol in a driver’s blood, that too creates a presumption against that driver. And if the toxicology report indicates cannabis, with it being illegal in any amount in Iowa, that is also sort of a red flag. We make no judgement as to the general use of cannabis because of it being legal in many states.
If alcohol is involved with the cause, then it is beneficial to you to immediately seek legal help in order to determine if a bar or tavern is involved in selling and supplying the drinks in order to secure an additional source of liability insurance.
If anyone needs assistance, we are available to discuss whether we believe you have a case or at least one to pursue the investigation. These are free consultations. Make sure if you contact me to have the date of the accident and in which county the crash occurred. I have never developed the skill of guessing. If we hear from you terrific, if not stay safe.
If we can help call 1-515-222-1110 or email me at sdlombardi@aol. [Yeah, I’m not getting rid of AOL!]
Steve Lombardi
Minimal Crash Report:
Case Number:
2022004757
Type:
Fatality
County:
10
Crash Date:
20220219
Time:
0238
Location:
HWY 150 S OF HAZLETON
Vehicle 1 Year:
2011
Make:
CHEV
Type:
SILVERADO
Towed By:
HILLTOP
Driver Name:
BRIAN E GOEDKEN
Age:
27
City & State of Residence:
INDEPENDENCE,IA
Vehicle 2 Year:
2008
Make:
PONT
Type:
SD
Towed By:
HILLTOP
Driver Name:
RONALD LANDALS
Age:
31
City & State of Residence:
PERRY,IA
Vehicle 3 Year:
2021
Make:
FORD
Type:
EXPLORER
Towed By:
HILLTOP
Driver Name:
MITCHEL FRANCK
Age:
26
City & State of Residence:
FAIRBANK,IA
Injury 1 Type:
Injured
Name:
BRIAN GOEDKEN
Age:
27
City & State of Residence:
INDEPENDENCE,IA
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Yes
Transported To:
ST LUKES
Transported By:
Injury 2 Type:
Injured
Name:
MEADOW LYNN
Age:
21
City & State of Residence:
INDEPENDENCE,IA
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Yes
Transported To:
ST LUKES
Transported By:
Injury 3 Type:
Fatality
Name:
RONALD LANDALS
Age:
31
City & State of Residence:
PERRY,IA
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
No
Transported To:
BUCHANAN CO HOSPITAL
Transported By:
Injury 4 Type:
Injured
Name:
ERIN BERNARDINO
Age:
28
City & State of Residence:
DES MOINES,IA
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Yes
Transported To:
UIHC IOWA CITY
Transported By:
Injury 5 Type:
Injured
Name:
MITCHEL FRANCK,
Age:
26
City & State of Residence:
FAIRBANK,IA
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Yes
Transported To:
BUCHANAN CO HOSPITAL
Transported By:
Summary:
UNIT 1 WAS SB ON HWY 150 WHEN IT CROSSED CENTER LINE STRIKING UNIT 2 HEAD ON, THEN STRUCK UNIT 3, ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION, ASSISTED BY BUCHANAN CO SHERIFF, FAYETTE CO SHERIFF, HAZLETON FIRE AND EMS, UPDATE WITH NAMES RELEASED
OFFICER NAME: ISP 324 ESER . POST: 10
Officer Name:
ISP 324 ESER
Post:
10
Assisted By:
ISP 28, 70, 278, 383
Minimal Crash Report:
Case Number:
2022004524
Type:
Fatality
County:
46
Crash Date:
02162022
Time:
1639
Location:
HWY 3 E OF DELAWARE AVE
Vehicle 1 Year:
2019
Make:
NISSAN
Type:
KICK
Towed By:
JERGENS
Driver Name:
BRENDA KNIGHT
Age:
56
City & State of Residence:
FORT DODGE,IA
Vehicle 2 Year:
2006
Make:
HUMMER
Type:
HU3
Towed By:
JERGENS
Driver Name:
BECKY RICE
Age:
59
City & State of Residence:
POCAHONTAS,IA
Injury 1 Type:
Fatality
Name:
BRENDA KNIGHT
Age:
56
City & State of Residence:
FORT DODGE,IA
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Transported To:
HUMBOLDT HOSP
Transported By:
HUMBOLDT EMS
Injury 2 Type:
Injured
Name:
BECKY RICE
Age:
59
City & State of Residence:
POCAHONTAS,IA
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Yes
Transported To:
HUMBOLDT HOSP,
Transported By:
HUMBOLDT EMS
Summary:
VEHICLE 1 WAS EASTBOUND ON HWY 3 AND FOR UNKNOWN REASONS CROSSED THE ROADWAY STRIKING WESTBOUND VEHICLE 2, ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION, ASSISTED HUMBOLDT CO SHERIFF DEPT, HUMBOLDT EMS, GILMORE CITY FIRE DEPT, HUMBOLDT CO MEDICAL EXAMINER
OFFICER NAME: 246 . POST: 07
Officer Name:
246
Post:
07
Assisted By:
29, 230, 372,266
Minimal Crash Report:
Case Number:
2022004408
Type:
Fatality
County:
16
Crash Date:
02162022
Time:
0920
Location:
I80E-MM274
Vehicle 1 Year:
2006
Make:
VOLV
Type:
SEMI W/ TRL
Towed By:
HOLIDAY, TIFFIN
Driver Name:
MYKHAYLO PALAMARCHUK
Age:
65
City & State of Residence:
CHICAGO,IL
Vehicle 2 Year:
2020
Make:
FORD
Type:
F150
Towed By:
HOLIDAY, TIFFIN
Driver Name:
STEVEN MICHAEL DOLEZAL
Age:
71
City & State of Residence:
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA
Injury 1 Type:
Injured
Name:
MYKHAYLO PALAMARCHUK
Age:
65
City & State of Residence:
CHICAGO,IL
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Transported To:
GENESIS EAST
Transported By:
DURANT EMS
Injury 2 Type:
Fatality
Name:
STEVEN MICHAEL DOLEZAL
Age:
71
City & State of Residence:
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
No
Transported To:
UPH – ST LUKES
Transported By:
FRY FUNERAL HOME
Injury 3 Type:
Injured
Name:
JOAN KAY DOLEZAL
Age:
71
City & State of Residence:
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Yes
Transported To:
GENESIS EAST
Transported By:
WILTON EMS
Motor Carrier Info (IF Large truck is involved)
Name of Carrier:
CHICAGO INTERMODAL TRUCKING
DOT or MCC #:
604100
City & State of Carrier:
CHICAGO,IL
Hazmat Involved?:
No
Summary:
UNIT 1 WAS WESTBOUND ON I-80 WHEN IT WENT THROUGH CABLE BARRIER CROSSING THE MEDIAN, AND STRIKING UNIT 2 WHICH WAS EASTBOUND ON I-80, HEAD ON – ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION OF IOWA STATE PATROL – ASSISTED BY
WILTON EMS, DURANT EMS/FIRE, CEDAR CO MEDICAL EXAMINER, SHERIFF’S OFFICE,
AND IA DOT MVE
Officer Name:
ISP 375 – LT B VOTROUBEK
Post:
12
Assisted By:
ISP 057, 173, 281, 1
Minimal Crash Report:
Case Number:
2022004402
Type:
Personal Injury
County:
28
Crash Date:
02162022
Time:
0658
Location:
HWY 20 WB MM 290
Vehicle 1 Year:
2011
Make:
GMC
Type:
YUKON
Towed By:
AUTO TECH
Driver Name:
JACOB AHLERS
Age:
22
City & State of Residence:
GREELEY, IA
Vehicle 2 Year:
2014
Make:
DODGE
Type:
CARAVAN
Towed By:
AUTO TECH
Driver Name:
JAMIE WEEKLEY
Age:
22
City & State of Residence:
APLINGTON,IA
Injury 1 Type:
Injured
Name:
CARTER SHEPARD
Age:
1
City & State of Residence:
APLINGTON,IA
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Yes
Transported To:
MERCY ONE DUBUQUE
Transported By:
DYERSVILLE AMBULANCE
Injury 2 Type:
Injured
Name:
JAMIE WEEKLEY
Age:
22
City & State of Residence:
APLINGTON,IA
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Yes
Transported To:
UIHC
Transported By:
AIR AMBULANCE
Injury 3 Type:
Injured
Name:
JACOB AHLERS
Age:
22
City & State of Residence:
GREELEY,IA
Seatbelt Use:
No
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Transported To:
UIHC
Transported By:
GROUND AMBULANCE
Summary:
UNIT 1 WAS EB ON HWY 20 WENT OFF ON RIGHT SHOULDER, OVER CORRECTED TO LEFT SHOULDER, EVENTUALLY GOT BACK ON ROADWAY AND THEN CROSSED THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK UNIT 2 HEAD ON, ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION, ASSISTED BY
DELAWARE CO SHERIFF DEPT, DUBUQUE CO SHERIFF DEPT, IA DOT MVE, MANCHESTER AMBULANCE, FARLEY AMBULANCE, DYERSVILLE AMBULANCE, DYERSVILLE PD
Officer Name:
ISP 239 JOHNSON
Post:
10
Assisted By:
293 475 326 408 75
Minimal Crash Report:
Case Number:
2022004238
Type:
Personal Injury
County:
72
Crash Date:
02142022
Time:
1559
Location:
HWY 60 SB 44,9MM
Vehicle 1 Year:
1999
Make:
CHEV
Type:
TAHOE
Towed By:
PULVERS/STOCKTONS
Driver Name:
UNKNOWN
Age:
City & State of Residence:
Injury 1 Type:
Injured
Name:
GILBERT ANTHONY CHAVEZ
Age:
41
City & State of Residence:
MONTEBELO, CA
Seatbelt Use:
No
Life saved by Seatbelt:
No
Transported To:
OSCEOLA CO REGIONAL
Transported By:
SIBLEY AMBULANCE
Injury 2 Type:
Injured
Name:
DEZIRAE ANN BARELA
Age:
32
City & State of Residence:
MONTEBELO, CA
Seatbelt Use:
No
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Transported To:
OSCEOLA CO REGIONAL
Transported By:
SIBLEY AMBULANE
Summary:
UNIT 1 WAS SOUTHBOUND ON HIGHWAY 60 AT THE 44,9MM UNIT 1 LEFT THE ROADWAY TO THE RIGHT, OVER-CORRECTED, LOST CONTROL, ROLLED, AND CAME TO REST IN THE NORTHBOUND LANES ONE OCCUPANT WAS EJECTED THIS COLLISION REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT AND THE IOWA STATE PATROL
Officer Name:
JEREMY HILL #277
Post:
06
Assisted By:
SGT HAACK #384 & TRP
Minimal Crash Report:
Case Number:
2022004155
Type:
Personal Injury
County:
84
Crash Date:
02142022
Time:
0727
Location:
IA HWY 10 EAST OF JAY AVE
Vehicle 1 Year:
2008
Make:
NISS
Type:
ALTIMA
Towed By:
STOCKTON TOWING
Driver Name:
DALTON DENHARTOG-HOPCROFT
Age:
20
City & State of Residence:
ALTON,IA
Vehicle 2 Year:
2014
Make:
CHEV
Type:
SILVERADO
Towed By:
STOCKTON TOWING
Driver Name:
COLIN HERONEMOUS
Age:
21
City & State of Residence:
ORANGE CITY,IA
Injury 1 Type:
Injured
Name:
DALTON DENHARTOG-HOPCROFT
Age:
20
City & State of Residence:
ALTON,IA
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Yes
Transported To:
MERCYONE SIOUXLAND
Transported By:
MERCY AIR CARE
Injury 2 Type:
Injured
Name:
COLIN HERONEMOUS
Age:
21
City & State of Residence:
ORANGE CITY,IA
Seatbelt Use:
No
Life saved by Seatbelt:
No
Transported To:
ORANGE CITY HOSPITAL
Transported By:
ORANGE CITY AMB
Summary:
VEH 1 WAS WB ON IA-10 / VEH 2 WAS EB ON IA-10 // VEH 1 CROSSED INTO THE EB LANE, VEH 2 SWERVED LEFT TO AVOID VEH 1 AT THE SAME TIME VEH 1 SWERVED BACK INTO HIS OWN LANE // VEH’S COLLIDED HEAD ON WITHIN THE RDWY // ASSISTED BY SIOUX CO SO, IDOT, ORANGE CITY/ALTON FIRE/EMS, & ORANGE CITYPD
OFFICER NAME: K OOSTRA #145 . POST: 06
In today’s blog we have several Iowa car accidents from six Iowa Counties that includes Buchanan, Humboldt, Cedar, Delaware, Osceola (in my neck of the woods) and Sioux. Interesting cases with not enough information to really understand the causes of who did or didn’t do what and why.
