In an update to our story Thursday morning about a rollover accident just north of Interstate 80 near the Cass/Audubon County line, sheriff’s officials in Cass County report a Red Oak man faces numerous charges associated with the incident. Authorities say the driver of a Dodge van, 36-year old Timothy Welch, of Red Oak, was charged with Driving while Barred, 3rd offense OWI, three-counts of Child endangerment, Possession of a Controlled Substance, failure to maintain control, and failure to obey a stop sign. He was also cited for having no proof of insurance.
The accident happened at around 4:10 a.m., as Welch, an adult female, and three children, ages 3, 4 & 5, were traveling on 710 Street. The van went out of control and rolled onto its side. The children and one adult were taken by Anita Rescue to the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Welch was transported to the Cass County Jail, where he was being held pending an appearance in front of a magistrate.