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2 seriously injured in a Montgomery County crash Monday night

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September 10th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Two people were seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident Monday night, in Red Oak. The Red Oak Police Department reports the Montgomery County Communication Center received a call about the crash at around 8-p.m., Monday. Upon arrival, Red Oak Police located a vehicle that had struck a bridge support in the 300 block of S. Broadway Street. Two people were trapped in the vehicle. They were extricated by Red Oak Fire and Rescue before being flown to Omaha, due to the extent of their injuries.

Authorities say the driver of the vehicle was identified as 64-year-old Rocky Lee Lukehart, of Red Oak. His passenger was identified as 64-year-old Tammy Rae Lukehart. Red Oak Police were assisted at the scene by Red Oak Fire & Rescue, Montgomery County 911, and the Sheriff’s Office.