Dustin Newhoff
Posted: October 8,2008

DUBUQUE- A two vehicle accident early this evening caused traffic to be rerouted at the intersection of Locust St and Loras Blvd.

The accident happened at around 7:15 pm Wednesday night, involving a police car and SUV. Eye witnesses commented that two police officers and at least two others were injured in the accident and taken by ambulance to a hospital.

Although the accident is still under investigation, Asst. Police Chief Terry Tobin said it appeared that the police car was heading West on Loras Boulevard, in route to an emergency call when it collided with the SUV. The police car came to rest in a front yard and the SUV on its top near the base of the stop light pole.

Conditions of the victims involved in the accident have not been released.

Dustin Newhoff can be reached at Dustin.Newhoff@loras.edu

Published: September 9, 2008Updated: September 10, 2008UD Issues Statement After Death of StudentIn a press release by University of Dubuque’s President Jeffery Bullock:It is with deep sorrow and regret that I share the news with you that Grant Vogt, a junior aviation student from Dubuque, Iowa, died at 3:40 p.m. today at University of Wisconsin Hospitals in Madison.  Grant mounted a valiant fight while doctors and nurses worked tirelessly to address his medical issues.  I know that Grant and his family have been in our prayers since the moment that we were notified of the aircraft incident last Wednesday afternoon involving him and Cory Alsip.  Our hope was that both young men would recover from their injuries and be able to return to UD.Cory continues to make progress and today began a series of surgeries.  We ask that you continue to keep Cory, his mother, Laura, and their family in your thoughts and prayers.For full press release, click here.Investigation ContinuesDuring a phone interview, Steven Accineli, Aviation Department Chair and Flight Center Director, said that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) provides investigative requirements for plane accidents with injury. The NTSB has visited the crash site and acquired maintenance records and training records. The remnants of the plane have been placed in storage.Eyewitnesses commented that they saw a door open during the flight, speculating that it may have affected the accident. However,

Accineli explained that the plane could safely fly with a door open.

It will take 2-3 months to get a preliminary report of what caused the crash. The official cause won’t be released for nearly 1 year.

Accineli said that the planes go through safety checks every 50-100 hours and that the plane had a good maintenance record. The two students were authorized to participate in the September 3rd flight. Visitation Arrangements Announced

In a press release today from UD President Bullock announced the visitation for Grant Vogt will be held on Friday, September 12,. The Vogt family will be receiving friends from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Egelhof, Siegert, and Casper Funeral Home, 2659 JFK Road in Dubuque.

A funeral mass will be held Saturday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, directly down South Algona Street from the campus, close to Highway 20.

Following the mass, a graveside service will take place directly at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, south of Dubuque in Key West.

All are welcome at the visitation, mass, and graveside service.

A time of reflection about Grant and an opportunity to share memories for the University family will take place during chapel services next Tuesday, September 16 at 9:30 a.m. in Alumni Hall.

A fund is being established to accommodate gifts for the families from off-campus donors in the Dubuque community.  Contributions can be sent to Friends of Grant and Cory, c/o Dubuque Bank and Trust, 1398 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA  52001.Dustin Newhoff can be reached at Dustin.Newhoff@Loras.edu