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Washington, D-C woman escapes injury during Union County crash

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June 9th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Union County, Iowa) – Storms that took place Tuesday evening made driving difficult in many areas. The Union County Sheriff’s Office, Wednesday, said a woman escaped injury during a rollover accident that occurred during a thunderstorm. Authorities say 20-year-old Jada Fife, from Washington, D-C, was driving a 2021 Jeep Compass SUV eastbound on 195th Street at around 8:10-p.m., and trying to get back to the local residence she was staying at.

Fife told a Deputy that because of the swirling, heavy rain, she couldn’t see the road. Her SUV entered a ditch and rolled onto its top. Fife admitted to not wearing a seat belt, but her side impact airbag deployed during the crash, saving her from likely injuries. No citations were issued. Damage to the SUV was estimated at $10,000 (a total loss).