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Driver cited after crashing vehicle into fire station

| Wednesday, October 05, 2005

RAPID CITY — A Rapid City driver whose vehicle crashed through a garage door at the Main Street Fire Station Monday night is listed in fair condition at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Mark Viereck, 52, suffered injuries in the crash, including broken bones, according to Rapid City Police Sgt. Brad Booth.

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While driving, Viereck was experiencing symptoms of an unspecified medical condition, which contributed to the crash, according to a police news release.

About 9:20 p.m., Viereck, driving a 1988 Ford Bronco II, turned off First Street into the alley and was traveling east when he accelerated rapidly. His vehicle crashed through a fence, struck two parked vehicles and hit a trash container, according to the news release. The vehicle then crashed through a garage door leading to the truck bay at the fire station and hit a fire truck.

Viereck was cited for driving under suspension and having no proof of insurance. Booth said the police investigation has been completed.

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