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Medical Emergency Causes Crash In Dubuque County

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Dubuque County authorities say a medical emergency caused a Dubuque man to lose control of his vehicle and crash. The Dubuque County Sheriff says the accident happened Wednesday afternoon around 12:15 on eastbound Highway 20 near Lost Canyon Road.  Authorities say 57-year old Mark Hittenmiller suffered medical issues, crossed the median, went through a chain link fence and eventually stopping in a ditch. Hittenmiller was taken to Finley Hospital for treatment.