Foot Slips Off Brake Causing Two Vehicle Accident in Dubuque

Police say two people were injured Tuesday when a driver’s foot slipped off the brake, causing a crash in Dubuque. 21 year old Ashlyn Travis and her passenger, 53 year old Scott Riedl both of Dubuque, were both taken to UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital for treatment. The crash happened at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of John F. Kennedy and Asbury roads. A report states that Travis’ vehicle was stopped at a red light in a northbound lane of JFK. 19 year old Nicole Hoftender of Dubuque also was stopped at the light. The report states that Hoftender told officers her foot “slipped off the brake,” causing a collision with Travis’ vehicle. Hoftender was cited with failure to maintain control of her vehicle.