A Cass County man had a string of bad luck today (Thursday). The Sheriff’s Office says 54-year old Robert John Rasmussen, of Massena was involved in an accident just before 9-a.m. one-half mile south of Cumberland, on 690th Street, at the intersection with Richland Road. Officials say a 1996 Buick Century owned and driven by Rasmussen, was westbound on Richland Road, when Rasmussen attempted to make a right turn onto 690th Street. The car went out of control and entered the ditch on the west side of 690th, striking an embankment. Rasmussen had minor injuries but refused medical treatment. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $1500. Rasmussen was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.
A little over three-hours later, Rasmussen’s car was involved in another accident, near the exact same location. Sheriff’s officials say Rasmussen was stopped at a stop sign on 690th Street southbound, and pulled away from the stop sign onto Richland Road and ran into the rear of a 2005 belly-dump truck, as the truck was traveling west on Richland Road. The truck was being driven by 56-year old Mark Edward Polzin, of Des Moines. No injuries were reported. Damage to Rasmussen’s vehicle was estimated at $3000. The dump truck sustained no apparent damage. Rasmussen was cited for Failure to Yield at a Stop Sign. The case remains under investigation.