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ISP calls unrestrained child in a vehicle speeding 100-mph+ “Shocking & concerning”

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February 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Cedar Rapids/ISP District 11) – A driver on Interstate 80 near West Branch was pulled over after passing an officer at more than 100 mph with a child, not wearing a seatbelt, in the backseat. The Iowa State Patrol shared an image on Facebook on Thursday, calling the incident “shocking and concerning.” The patrol trooper was driving down I-80 near West Branch in a fully marked patrol car when the driver passed him going 102 mph, according to the post.

What makes this situation truly alarming?!? The presence of a small child in the backseat, completely UNBELTED! It’s hard to fathom the gravity of this situation,” the post says.

The Iowa State Patrol said the driver was stopped safely and no one was injured.