OTTUMWA — On Monday, August 18th, 2025 at approximately 12:53 AM, emergency services were dispatched to the 100 block of Church Street for a medical call.  Upon arrival, a 17 year old female was found injured on the edge of the roadway.  Initial information and witness accounts indicate that the female was standing on the top of a car while it was traveling southbound on Church Street.  The female fell from the car while it was in motion causing her to sustain serious injuries.  The female was transported by ambulance to the Ottumwa Regional Health Center.  Due to the extent of her injuries, the female was later transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics by helicopter.  The accident is currently under investigation.