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Giant inflatable pumpkin goes rogue in downtown Iowa town, sending driver swerving
City officials said the inflatable pumpkin broke free in wind and struck parked cars, while the city posted video showing no injuries or major damage.
- A giant 12-foot inflatable pumpkin broke free in Dubuque, Iowa, rolling onto Main Street and striking parked cars before forcing at least one driver to swerve to avoid it.
- The City of Dubuque joked about the incident on social media, posting traffic camera footage while confirming no people, vehicles, or property were damaged and urging residents to secure Halloween decorations.
- Pam McCarron, the driver who swerved to avoid the decoration, confirmed she was the motorist featured in the viral video, describing the moment the inflatable rolled toward her car.
- Dubuque Police Lieutenant Luke Bock told KCRG that the situation could have been worse, despite the lack of major oncoming traffic at the time of the incident.
- Safety remains a significant concern for Jennifer Edwards, who hosts month-long trick-or-treat events but avoids using inflatables due to difficulty in securing them during the Halloween season.
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