Iowa State Patrol: Department of Public Safety

Crash Information


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Date of Accident
4/15/2011
Time of Accident
12:00 PM
County
Polk - 77
Accident occurred within corporate limits of (city)
Law Enforcement Case Number:
2011022813
Literal Description
137MM I80 WB
Legal Intervention?
No
Private Property?
No
X-Coordinate:
451358.5
Y-Coordinate
4611178.
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Driver's Name - Last
PERRY
First
GREGORY
Middle
JOHN
Suffix
City
BURNSVILLE
State
MN - Minnesota, US
Zip
55337
Driver's Age
47
Citation Charge Code 1
321.288
Citation Charge 1
CONTROL OF VEHICLE
Gender
Male
State
MN - Minnesota, US
Class
D - Chauffeur
Endorsements
None
Restrictions

None
Citation Charge Code 2
Citation Charge 2
Alcohol Test Given?
1 - None
Drug Test Given?
1 - None
Citation Charge Code 3
Citation Charge 3
Citation Charge Code 4
Citation Charge 4
Seating Position
01 - Front: Left Side / Motorcycle Driver
Injury Status
5 - Uninjured
Occupant Protection
2 - Shoulder and lap belt used
Airbag Deployment
5 - Not deployed
Airbag Switch Status
3 - No ON/OFF switch present
Ejection
1 - Not ejected
Ejection Path
Trapped
1 - Not trapped
Transported to:
Transported by:
Insurance Co. Name
Year
2003
Make
Model
Style
SUV
Approximate Cost to Repair or Replace
800
Initial Travel Direction
4 - West
Vehicle Action
01 - Movement essentially straight
Speed Limit
65
Point of Initial Impact
05 - Rear
Most Damaged Area
05 - Rear
Extent of Damage
2 - Minor damage
Underride/Override
1 - None
Total Occupants
02
Traffic Controls
01 - No controls present
Vehicle Config.
04 - Sport utility vehicle
Cargo Body Type
01 - Not applicable
Vehicle Defect
01 - None
Driver Condition
1 - Apparently normal
Vision Obscured
01 - Not obscured
Contributing Circumstances, Driver (up to 2)
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS First Event
06 - Evasive action (swerve, panic braking, etc.)
Second Event
03 - Ran off road, left
Third Event
Fourth Event
01 - Ran off road, right
Most Harmful Event (by vehicle)
36 - Concrete barrier (median or right side)
Emergency Vehicle Type
1 - Not applicable
Emergency Status
3 - Not Applicable
Carrier Name
City
State
Zip
Number of Axles
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Placard #
Hazardous Materials Released?
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Driver's Name - Last
GEIGER
First
JOHN NICHOLAS
Middle
Suffix
City
ALTOONA
State
IA - Iowa, US
Zip
500090000
Driver's Age
29
Citation Charge Code 1
Citation Charge 1
Gender
Male
State
IA - Iowa, US
Class
C - Non-commercial vehicle or commercial Veh w/26000 GVWR or less & either 16 Pass Design or Hazmat
Endorsements
None
Restrictions

None
Citation Charge Code 2
Citation Charge 2
Alcohol Test Given?
1 - None
Drug Test Given?
1 - None
Citation Charge Code 3
Citation Charge 3
Citation Charge Code 4
Citation Charge 4
Seating Position
01 - Front: Left Side / Motorcycle Driver
Injury Status
5 - Uninjured
Occupant Protection
2 - Shoulder and lap belt used
Airbag Deployment
5 - Not deployed
Airbag Switch Status
3 - No ON/OFF switch present
Ejection
1 - Not ejected
Ejection Path
Trapped
1 - Not trapped
Transported to:
Transported by:
Insurance Co. Name
Year
1997
Make
Chevrolet - CHEV
Model
MONT
Style
2DR
Approximate Cost to Repair or Replace
1500
Initial Travel Direction
4 - West
Vehicle Action
01 - Movement essentially straight
Speed Limit
65
Point of Initial Impact
03 - Right Side
Most Damaged Area
07 - Left Side
Extent of Damage
2 - Minor damage
Underride/Override
1 - None
Total Occupants
01
Traffic Controls
01 - No controls present
Vehicle Config.
01 - Passenger car
Cargo Body Type
01 - Not applicable
Vehicle Defect
01 - None
Driver Condition
1 - Apparently normal
Vision Obscured
01 - Not obscured
Contributing Circumstances, Driver (up to 2)
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS First Event
06 - Evasive action (swerve, panic braking, etc.)
Second Event
03 - Ran off road, left
Third Event
Fourth Event
21 - Vehicle in traffic
Most Harmful Event (by vehicle)
21 - Vehicle in traffic
Emergency Vehicle Type
1 - Not applicable
Emergency Status
3 - Not Applicable
Carrier Name
City
State
Zip
Number of Axles
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Placard #
Hazardous Materials Released?
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Driver's Name - Last
LOUIS
First
MONIQUE
Middle
LASHELL
Suffix
City
DES MOINES
State
IA - Iowa, US
Zip
503150000
Driver's Age
22
Citation Charge Code 1
321.218
Citation Charge 1
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED
Gender
Female
State
IA - Iowa, US
Class
C - Non-commercial vehicle or commercial Veh w/26000 GVWR or less & either 16 Pass Design or Hazmat
Endorsements
None
Restrictions

None
Citation Charge Code 2
Citation Charge 2
Alcohol Test Given?
1 - None
Drug Test Given?
1 - None
Citation Charge Code 3
Citation Charge 3
Citation Charge Code 4
Citation Charge 4
Seating Position
01 - Front: Left Side / Motorcycle Driver
Injury Status
5 - Uninjured
Occupant Protection
2 - Shoulder and lap belt used
Airbag Deployment
5 - Not deployed
Airbag Switch Status
3 - No ON/OFF switch present
Ejection
1 - Not ejected
Ejection Path
Trapped
1 - Not trapped
Transported to:
Transported by:
Insurance Co. Name
Year
2002
Make
Dodge - DODG
Model
INT
Style
4D
Approximate Cost to Repair or Replace
6000
Initial Travel Direction
4 - West
Vehicle Action
10 - Slowing/stopping
Speed Limit
65
Point of Initial Impact
05 - Rear
Most Damaged Area
05 - Rear
Extent of Damage
5 - Severe, vehicle totaled
Underride/Override
1 - None
Total Occupants
03
Traffic Controls
01 - No controls present
Vehicle Config.
01 - Passenger car
Cargo Body Type
01 - Not applicable
Vehicle Defect
01 - None
Driver Condition
1 - Apparently normal
Vision Obscured
01 - Not obscured
Contributing Circumstances, Driver (up to 2)
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS First Event
21 - Vehicle in traffic
Second Event
Third Event
Fourth Event
Most Harmful Event (by vehicle)
21 - Vehicle in traffic
Emergency Vehicle Type
1 - Not applicable
Emergency Status
3 - Not Applicable
Carrier Name
City
State
Zip
Number of Axles
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Placard #
Hazardous Materials Released?
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Driver's Name - Last
JUSUFOVIC
First
SAIMA
Middle
Suffix
City
JOHNSTON
State
IA - Iowa, US
Zip
501310000
Driver's Age
35
Citation Charge Code 1
Citation Charge 1
Gender
Female
State
IA - Iowa, US
Class
C - Non-commercial vehicle or commercial Veh w/26000 GVWR or less & either 16 Pass Design or Hazmat
Endorsements
None
Restrictions

None
Citation Charge Code 2
Citation Charge 2
Alcohol Test Given?
1 - None
Drug Test Given?
1 - None
Citation Charge Code 3
Citation Charge 3
Citation Charge Code 4
Citation Charge 4
Seating Position
01 - Front: Left Side / Motorcycle Driver
Injury Status
4 - Possible
Occupant Protection
2 - Shoulder and lap belt used
Airbag Deployment
1 - Deployed front of person
Airbag Switch Status
3 - No ON/OFF switch present
Ejection
1 - Not ejected
Ejection Path
Trapped
1 - Not trapped
Transported to:
Transported by:
Insurance Co. Name
Year
2005
Make
Hyundai - HYUN
Model
ELN
Style
4D
Approximate Cost to Repair or Replace
5000
Initial Travel Direction
4 - West
Vehicle Action
01 - Movement essentially straight
Speed Limit
65
Point of Initial Impact
01 - Front
Most Damaged Area
01 - Front
Extent of Damage
4 - Disabling damage
Underride/Override
1 - None
Total Occupants
01
Traffic Controls
01 - No controls present
Vehicle Config.
01 - Passenger car
Cargo Body Type
01 - Not applicable
Vehicle Defect
01 - None
Driver Condition
1 - Apparently normal
Vision Obscured
01 - Not obscured
Contributing Circumstances, Driver (up to 2)
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS First Event
06 - Evasive action (swerve, panic braking, etc.)
Second Event
21 - Vehicle in traffic
Third Event
Fourth Event
Most Harmful Event (by vehicle)
21 - Vehicle in traffic
Emergency Vehicle Type
1 - Not applicable
Emergency Status
3 - Not Applicable
Carrier Name
City
State
Zip
Number of Axles
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Placard #
Hazardous Materials Released?
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Driver's Name - Last
THOMPSON
First
JONNIE BOND
Middle
Suffix
City
URBANDALE
State
IA - Iowa, US
Zip
503220000
Driver's Age
53
Citation Charge Code 1
Citation Charge 1
Gender
Male
State
IA - Iowa, US
Class
A - Veh w/26001 GVWR or more Towed unit is 10001 GVWR or more
Endorsements
T - Dbl/Trpl Trlr
Restrictions

None
Citation Charge Code 2
Citation Charge 2
Alcohol Test Given?
1 - None
Drug Test Given?
1 - None
Citation Charge Code 3
Citation Charge 3
Citation Charge Code 4
Citation Charge 4
Seating Position
01 - Front: Left Side / Motorcycle Driver
Injury Status
5 - Uninjured
Occupant Protection
2 - Shoulder and lap belt used
Airbag Deployment
5 - Not deployed
Airbag Switch Status
3 - No ON/OFF switch present
Ejection
1 - Not ejected
Ejection Path
Trapped
1 - Not trapped
Transported to:
Transported by:
Insurance Co. Name
RUAN LOGISTICS
Year
2010
Make
Model
CONV
Style
SEMI
Approximate Cost to Repair or Replace
2500
Initial Travel Direction
4 - West
Vehicle Action
01 - Movement essentially straight
Speed Limit
65
Point of Initial Impact
05 - Rear
Most Damaged Area
05 - Rear
Extent of Damage
2 - Minor damage
Underride/Override
1 - None
Total Occupants
01
Traffic Controls
01 - No controls present
Vehicle Config.
07 - Truck/trailer
Cargo Body Type
04 - Cargo tank
Vehicle Defect
01 - None
Driver Condition
1 - Apparently normal
Vision Obscured
01 - Not obscured
Contributing Circumstances, Driver (up to 2)
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS First Event
06 - Evasive action (swerve, panic braking, etc.)
Second Event
21 - Vehicle in traffic
Third Event
Fourth Event
Most Harmful Event (by vehicle)
21 - Vehicle in traffic
Emergency Vehicle Type
1 - Not applicable
Emergency Status
3 - Not Applicable
Carrier Name
RUAN LOGISTICS
City
MADISON
State
WI - Wisconsin, US
Zip
53718
Number of Axles
5
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
80000
Placard #
Hazardous Materials Released?
2 - No
ACCIDENT ENVIRONMENT ROADWAY CHARACTERISTICS
Major Contributing Circumstances:
WORKZONE RELATED? SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Location of First Harmful Event
3 - Median
Weather Conditions (up to two)
06 - Rain
Environment
1 - None apparent
Location
First Harmful Event of Crash (use codes 11-42 only)
36 - Concrete barrier (median or right side)
Manner of Crash/Collision
1 - Non-collision
Roadway
01 - None apparent
Type
Light Conditions
1 - Daylight
Surface Conditions
2
Type of Roadway Junction/Feature
01 - No special feature
Workers Present?
D
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NARRATIVE

ALL VEHICLES IN THIS CRASH ARE IS WESTBOUND ON I80 AT THE 137MM. VEHICLE #1 IS IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF TRAVEL. VEHICLE #5 IS BEHIND VEHICLE #1 IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF TRAVEL. VEHICLE #2 IS IN THE INSIDE LANE OF TRAVEL BESIDE VEHICLE #5. VEHICLE #3 IS FOLLOWING VEHICLE #5 IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF TRAVEL. VEHICLE #4 IS FOLLOWING VEHICLE #3 IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF TRAVEL. VEHICLE #1 LOOSES CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE AND ROTATES COUNTERCLOCKWISE AND SLIDES INTO THE JERSEY RAIL BACKWARDS. THIS CONTACT IS TO THE REAR OF VEHICLE #1 TO THE JERSEY RAIL. AFTER IMPACT VEHICLE #1 BOUNCES OFF OF THE JERSEY AND COMES TO REST FACING EAST IN THE OUTSIDE LANE OF TRAVEL AND SHOULDER AREA. VEHICLE #1 DOES NOT HIT ANY OTHER VEHICLES BUT CAUSES THE REST OF THE CRASHES TO OCCUR. VEHICLE #2 SEES VEHICLE #1 COME INTO THE INSIDE LANE OF TRAVEL WHERE HE IS DRIVING AND ATTEMPTS EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID VEHICLE #1. VEHICLE #2 ROTATES COUNTERCLOCKWISE AND STRIKES THE JERSEY RAIL TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE WHERE HE COMES TO REST FACING EAST ON THE INSIDE SHOULDER AGAINST THE JERSEY RAIL. VEHICLE #5 SEES VEHICLE #1 LOOSE CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE AND HE BRAKES TO AVOID VEHICLE #1 AS HE CAREENS OFF OF THE JERSEY RAIL AND IN FRONT THE SEMI TRAILER HE IS DRIVING. VEHICLE #5 IS ABLE TO AVOID VEHICLE #1 BUT IN DOING SO VEHICLE #3 HAS TO COME TO A STOP BEHIND VEHICLE #5. AT THIS SAME TIME VEHICLE #4 IS UNABLE TO BRING HER VEHICLE TO A STOP AND STRIKES VEHICLE #3 TO THE REAR. THIS CONTACT IS TO THE FRONT OF VEHICLE #4 TO THE REAR OF VEHICLE #3. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE #3 TO BE PUSHED INTO VEHICLE #5. CONTACT OCCURS TO THE FRONT OF VEHICLE #3 TO THE REAR OF VEHICLE #5. ALL OF THIS CONTACT OCCURS IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF TRAVEL. AFTER THIS CONTACT VEHICLE #5 COMES TO REST ON THE OUTSIDE SHOULDER FACING WEST. AFTER CONTACT VEHICLE #3 COMES TO REST FACING WEST IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF TRAVEL AND COMPLETELY DISABLED. AFTER STRIKING VEHICLE #3 TO THE REAR VEHICLE #4 BOUNCES INTO THE SIDE OF VEHICLE #2 WHICH IS AGAINST THE JERSEY RAIL BEFORE COMING TO REST FACING SOUTHWEST IN THE INSIDE AND MIDDLE LANES OF TRAVEL. ALL OF THE ABOVE CRASHES WERE A RESULT OF VEHICLE #1 LOOSING CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE CAUSING ALL OTHER VEHICLES TO HAVE TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION.
Officer
BATTLES
Badge No.
392
Time Officer Notified of Accident
12:00
Time Officer Arrived At Scene
12:05
Name of Agency
P01
Date of Report
4/15/2011
Investigation made at scene?
Yes
T.I. #



Any questions about this report may be directed to the following address:
Iowa State Patrol District 01 Office
260 NW 48th Place
Des Moines,IA 50313-2299
Phone: (515) 725-0010
Fax: (515) 725-0011