4 Injured after 2 crashes on Highway 61 near Maquoketa

There was a motor vehicle accident on Highway 61 & Esgate last night at 7:41 PM. According to a press release from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, a car was crossing the intersection when a semi travelling northbound on Highway 61  came and hit the car and sent it into the southbound lanes of 61. While first responders were on their way to that accident another one occurred in the southbound lane of highway 61. 2 motor vehicles were stopped in the travel portion of 61 and were struck by a southbound vehicle. 2 people were transported by helicopter due to serious injuries and 2 people were transported by ambulance to local area hospitals. One driver was cited for failing to yield or stop upon entering an intersection.