Sheepsgate residents rescue driver from overturned, submerged car on Sunday

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa — A group of Sheepsgate addiction recovery center residents were on their way to church when they stopped to assist at a car crash south of Mitchellville.

The crash occurred on Sunday, just after 9 a.m., at NE 112th Street and East University Avenue. Authorities say a Honda had stopped at the intersection and was turning onto Highway 163 when it was struck by a Buick. The Honda rolled down the embankment and landed on its roof, submerged in water.

Sheepsgate residents say they were approaching the crash when they noticed the overturned car and made the decision to help…

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