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Suburban Teen Killed In Iowa Car Crash

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June 24, 2005

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Durant, IA - An Illinois teenager, 13 years old, has died in a car accident on Interstate 80 in eastern Iowa.

The Iowa State Patrol says 13-year-old Benjamin Newsome, of Palos Heights, died in the crash today.

According to officials, Deborah Newsome, 45-year-old, was driving the sport utility vehicle, lost control of the car and rolled several times.

Deborah Newsome and 17-year-old Tyler Newsome were hospitalized at the University of Iowa hospitals in Iowa City.

Information on their conditions is not available.

 
 
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