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1 injured in an eastern IA fairgrounds stunt

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July 29th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Jackson County, Iowa) –  A stunt involving a pickup truck went bad Sunday night at the Maqouketa Speedway, resulting in one person being flown to the hospital. The Iowa State Patrol reports the incident at the Jackson County Fairgrounds occurred at around 9-p.m., when a 2006 Chevy Silverado pickup was attempting to jump through a camper. The vehicle collided with the camper and the driver – whose name was not released pending notification of family – lost consciousness.

The pickup continued off the track, across Highway 62 and came to rest after striking a residential shed. The driver was extricated and airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.