One hurt in Linn County single-vehicle crash, officials blame distracted driver
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COVINGTON, Iowa (KCRG) - A Saturday evening crash sent one person to the hospital in western Linn County, according to officials.
At around 7:17 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office was sent to a report of a crash involving a single vehicle near the corner of Covington Road and Ross Road. Deputies believe that the driver of the vehicle looked at their phone, distracting them and causing them to miss a curve in the roadway. The vehicle entered the ditch, ramping over Ross Road and landing in another ditch.
The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for what were described as non-life-threatening injuries. They were also cited for use of an electronic communication device while driving and failure to maintain control.
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