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Vehicle hits a home in Council Bluffs Monday morning

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November 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Emergency personnel in Council Bluffs were called to the area of 180 Glen Avenue at around 2:35-a.m., today (Monday), where an SUV reportedly struck a home, and the driver was attempting to flee from the area. Upon arrival in the area officers were directed by witnesses to a man who left on foot north bound on Glen Ave. Officers stopped the suspect, 30-year old Joseph Hrbeck of Council Bluffs, at Pierce St and Glen Ave.

Hrbeck was transported by rescue squad to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. An investigation revealed the vehicle, a 2003 Trailblazer, went out of control and struck a concrete retaining wall and trash cans. No residential structures were damaged. Intoxication is suspected as a reason for the crash. Charges are currently pending.