Florida man injured when pickup hits his tent in Fremont County
July 25th, 2016 by Ric Hanson
A Florida man was transported by helicopter to Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, after the tent he was in was struck by a pickup truck Sunday morning, in Fremont County. The Iowa State Patrol says 67-year old James A. Foley, of Middleburg, FL., was struck by a 1996 Ford F-250 pickup driven by 55-year old Danny T. Cardin, of Homer, Louisiana.
Officials say the accident happened at around 11:35-a.m., Sunday, when the pickup was traveling down a private drive at the 59er Motel and campgrounds. The vehicle struck the tent Foley occupied, and dragged the tent, with Foley inside, underneath the truck, for about 50-feet. Cardin continued to drive his truck until he parked it at his campsite.
A dispatcher with Mills County Sheriff’s Officials could not say if Foley was part of the RAGBRAI ride or was simply staying at the campgrounds for recreation. A report on his condition is currently not available.