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South Bend Councilman Dieter injured in car accident

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By Adam Ziegler, Internet Director - email

South Bend Common Councilman, and police officer, Derek Dieter was taken to the hospital Tuesday after his patrol car was rear ended.

Police say Dieter was stopped at the intersection of Portage Road and Auten Road when another vehicle slid into the back of his car.

Dieter complained of slight pain and is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.  The other driver was not injured.

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