(Iowa City, IA) — Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and former First Lady Chris Branstad chased down a drunk driver who left the scene of an accident on Interstate 80. K-C-R-G T-V reports the car of former U-S. Ambassador to Cambodia Ken Quinn and his wife was struck near Iowa City the night of their wedding anniversary. The Branstads, with Chris driving, chased the driver down and stopped him and the police took over. The crash and chase happened about one month ago. The Quinns escaped the accident with minor injuries. No word on the name of the drunk driver or any charges against him.
Former First Lady Chases Down Driver After Crash
May 26, 2022 | 11:01 AM
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