Iowa State Patrol releases dash cam video from patrol vehicle accident

The Iowa State Patrol has released dash cam video from an accident involving one of their vehicles.

They want to remind drivers to "Slow down, put the phone down, and buckle up!!!"

An Iowa State Trooper was directing traffic outside of his vehicle in Des Moines for a fatality accident in October when the video below was captured on camera.

The accident in October had happened earlier in the day, just a few miles south of their location on Highway 163 near Monroe.

Although the visibility was clear, all emergency lights were activated, a reflective vest was worn, it still didn't stop a distracted driver.

Watch the trooper take off running in the video after noticing the Semi was on the “rumble strips."

State Patrol Cruiser Struck
From District 1 – Des Moines An Iowa State Trooper was directing traffic outside of his vehicle in October for a fatality accident that occurred earlier just a few miles south of this location on Hwy 163 near Monroe. Clear visibility, all emergency lights activated, reflective vest worn, still did not get the attention of this distracted driver. Watch the trooper take off running after noticing the Semi on the “rumble strips” for an extended period of time. Slow down, put the phone down, and buckle up!!!
Posted by Iowa State Patrol on Thursday, December 13, 2018