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Driver Hits Officer on I-35 | Des Moines News
A crash on I-35 Monday night sent shockwaves through Ames: a police officer was struck by a vehicle while responding to a prior accident, sustaining injuries but expected to recover. The driver, 61-year-old Rita Ann Rice, was arrested for failing to move over for an emergency vehicle — a lapse that led to injury and now faces charges with a court date set for August 26th. The incident also nearly hit another patrol car, underscoring how quickly highway chaos can escalate. This sobering moment reminds us all: slowing down and moving over isn’t just the law — it’s a lifeline for first…
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