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Mother and daughter die in Iowa car accident

Posted on January 30th, 2012 No Comments

A 58-year-old mother and her 38-year-old daughter have both passed away after a one-car accident in Casey, Iowa on Sunday afternoon.

The two women were in a vehicle with a 60-year-old man who was identified as the mother’s husband. They were driving on Interstate 80 when their SUV crossed over lanes of traffic and went through two bridges near Middle River. Their vehicle hit several rocks, which caused the car to flip onto it’s roof and become submerged in water. Both women were declared to have died at the scene of the accident.

The woman’s husband suffered minor injuries during the accident and was transported to a Des Moines hospital to be treated. Police are still looking into potential causes of this tragic car accident.

Our condolences go out to the victims’ family and friends.

Iowa pedestrian accident kills one

Posted on January 23rd, 2012 No Comments

A Des Moines, Iowa pedestrian accident that took place on New Year’s Day has resulted in one death.

The pedestrian, an 80-year-old man, passed away eight days after he was struck by a motor vehicle. He was walking near the intersection of Ingersoll Avenue and 35th Street when a car collided with him. The car was driven by an 18-year-old female from Des Moines, who claims that the sun was too strong to see the man.

At the time of the accident, the man was still conscious and was able to talk to police. He had forgotten the previous events and was taken to a hospital to be treated. The injuries he suffered from led to his death eight days later.

The victim’s family and friends are in our thoughts during this tragic time.

Young boy uninjured in a car accident that kills two

Posted on January 16th, 2012 No Comments

An eight-year-old boy escaped injuries in a severe car accident that killed his grandmother as well as another driver.

The accident happened in Marshalltown, Iowa around 5 p.m. on Friday night. A 46-year-old Des Moines man failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into a vehicle being driven by a 58-year-old Marshalltown woman. The young boy was the woman’s grandson and he was a passenger in her vehicle.

The boy’s grandmother passed away at the scene of the accident and the Des Moines man was taken to a local hospital in the area where he died shortly later.

Our condolences go out to the victim’s family and friends during this tragic time.

Dunkin’ Donuts to expand in Des Moines, Iowa

Posted on January 9th, 2012 No Comments

The Des Moines truck accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. have learned that by 2016, there will be eight new Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Des Moines, Iowa.

The national company has teamed up with Lori Kelderman High and Jeff Kelderman, a brother and sister team who are from Des Moines. The duo is committed to establishing a community connection between the brand and the residents of the city.

Two of the eight stores will be opened in 2013, with the remaining six opening their doors by 2016.

The Des Moines Register has updates on local stories and developments throughout Des Moines.

Car accident on I-35 injures two

Posted on January 4th, 2012 No Comments

An accident that took place Tuesday night on I-35/80 has left two injured.

The driver of the motor vehicle apparently suffered a seizure at the wheel of his Chevrolet pick-up truck. His seizure caused him to lose control of his vehicle, resulting in the car flipping and landing in a ditch.

The man as well as the passenger of the vehicle, his wife, were injured in the accident. The woman refused to accept treatment for her injuries and her husband was transported to a hospital in Des Moines.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Des Moines, please contact the Des Moines car accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. by calling 877-327-2600 today.

Forbes names Des Moines as Best City For Young Professionals

Posted on December 28th, 2011 No Comments

The state capital of Iowa has been named the best city for young professionals to live in, according to Forbes Magazine.

Des Moines, Iowa tops the list due to it’s high ratio of businesses to residents as well as low business costs. There is approximately one large corporation in Des Moines per every 568 residents. This ratio will help job seeking young professionals earn a spot in the business world at a more favorable rate.

Business costs in Des Moines are 16 percent lower than the national average. This drastic difference can be attributed to companies relocating to the area as well as numerous start up companies opening.

The Des Moines accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. are pleased to learn that the city of Des Moines continues to be prosperous. If you are seeking more information regarding the best cities for young professionals, please visit Forbes.com today.

Car accident kills Iowa State University student

Posted on December 20th, 2011 No Comments

A car accident that took place Sunday night in St. Paul, Minnesota left a 21-year-old Iowa State University student dead.

The accident occurred when the student, a former hockey player, was merging lanes on I-94 when he hit another vehicle causing that vehicle to spin. The student chose to help the individual he hit by getting out of his car and walking over to the other stopped vehicle.

As he was assisting with the other driver, an oncoming car, driven by a 62-year-old man, crashed into him and he was killed instantly. The 62-year-old man is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident and has been charged with a DWI as well as criminal vehicular operation.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.

Three injured in head-on collision

Posted on December 12th, 2011 No Comments

A head-on collision that happened Saturday night in Auburn, Iowa shut down a highway for nearly three hours and injured three.

Flurries of snow and icy roads factored into a 27-year-old Carroll man losing control of his pick-up truck and crossing over into an oncoming lane. He struck an oncoming vehicle head-on injuring the two people inside the car, as well as himself.

The car that was struck was totaled and rescue workers had to use the jaws of life to remove the 46-year-old driver from the car. He was taken by helicopter to a Des Moines hospital. His passenger, a 13-year-old boy, was treated for non life-threatening injuries at a local hospital.

If you have been injured in a car accident in Des Moines, please contact the Des Moines car accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. by calling 877-327-2600 today.

Holiday festivities take place in Des Moines this weekend

Posted on December 6th, 2011 No Comments

Several local choirs and bands were on hand this weekend to kick off the holiday season in Des Moines, Iowa.

The annual tree lighting took place Friday night with the assistance of Santa Claus. The lighting occured at the Big Catch Plaza and numerous residents were there to watch the festivities. Santa arrived in a sleigh being pulled by Harley Davidson motorcycles and helped with the lighting of the tree.

The Des Moines Yacht Club sponsored lighted boat parade was in full swing Saturday night as decorated boats left the marina to tour the areas of Redondo and Three Tree Point.

The Des Moines car accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. hope that this holiday season is one that everyone enjoys.

To learn more about local Des Moines events, please visit the Waterland Blog today.

Madison man died in fatal crash in Waterloo

Posted on November 27th, 2011 No Comments

On Wednesday, Joseph Pink, 71, of Madison, WI, died after being hit in a car crash earlier in the week in Waterloo, IA.

Garth Beatty, 70, of Vinton, IA, was driving a pickup truck with a trailer attached in the southbound lanes of Highway 63 when he hit Pink’s car as he was crossing the highway.

According to police, Beatty’s pickup flipped and both cars ended up in a nearby ditch.  Beatty was rushed to a nearby Waterloo hospital.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact Des Moines car accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. by calling 877-327-2600 to discuss your legal options.

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