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2 injured in N.W. Iowa crash following a chase over a shooting incident

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June 27th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Two people were injured and transported to a hospital following a pursuit in northwest Iowa that ended in a crash. The accident happened at around 7:30-p.m., Friday, in Woodbury County. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2006 Dodge Charger driven by 18-year old Elijah R. Dean, of Sioux City, was traveling north on S. Paxton in Sioux City, attempting to elude Police after a shooting incident that took place at another location.

The car ran a stop sign at the intersection with Transit Avenue, and struck a 2008 Chevy Impala driven by 36-year old Kevin D. Lawrence, of Sioux City. Following the crash, Dean, who suffered minor injuries, tried to flee on foot before being taken into custody. Kevin Lawrence suffered serious injuries in the crash.

Both were transported to Mercy One Hospital in Sioux City. Authorities say both drivers were wearing a seat belt.