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Drunk Driving Alleged Cause of Crossing Center Line

A Charles City, Iowa woman is being accused of homicide for a crash that killed two people and is said to have caused injury to her own child. The child was in her car. The two people killed were in the on-coming vehicle. Those people are 76-year-old Anita Anderson and 77-year-old Chris Anderson. Iowa’s public court record indicates on September 4, 2021, the accident resulted in two counts of HOMCIDE BY VEHICLE – OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, a class B [...]

Newkirk, IA – Natashia Guse Injured in Two-Car Crash at 370th St & Kingbird Ave

Newkirk, IA (November 24, 2021) – A woman and a young child were injured after being hit by a car while traveling through an intersection in Newkirk on Tuesday afternoon, November 23. The car crash occurred at the intersection of 370th Street and Kingbird Avenue. Local reports revealed that 24-year-old Ryan Bolster of Spirit Lake was driving a 2020 Chevrolet FedEx van. Bolster reportedly slowed but did not stop at the stop sign at the intersection. At that time, 31-year-old [...]

Grimes, IA – Update: Faustino Mendez Castro Killed in Crash on IA-141

Grimes, IA (November 23, 2021) – Authorities have identified the Perry man who was killed in a car crash in the Grimes area on Monday morning, November 22. First responders were called to the scene of the deadly accident at the intersection of Highway 141 and NE Beaverbrooke Boulevard at 10:40 a.m. A total of four vehicles were involved in the collision, including a tractor-trailer. All southbound traffic was reportedly stopped at a red light at the time of impact. [...]

Grimes, IA – Man Fatally Hit by Driver Running Light on IA-141

Grimes, IA (November 22, 2021) – A man was killed following a traffic accident in the Grimes area on Monday morning, November 22. Around 10:40 a.m., the collision took place on IA-141 near NE Beaverbrooke Boulevard. A pickup truck was traveling on the highway when it failed to stop at a red light. The truck crashed into the rear of a 2008 Nissan Sentra. This caused the Sentra to be pushed into the back of a semi-trailer. The 47-year-old Perry man [...]

Pattonsburg, IA – Tiffany Mallek Injured in Two-Car Crash on I-35

Pattonsburg, IA (November 22, 2021) – A two-vehicle accident in Pattonsburg left one woman injured on Sunday night, November 21. The collision took place on Interstate 35. Local reports indicated that 43-year-old Laura Beerbower of Mount Ayr was traveling north on the highway. She was reportedly traveling behind another vehicle. She continued to rear-end the car ahead of her which was driven by 31-year-old Tiffany Mallek of Ankeny. This caused Mallek’s vehicle to leave the road and enter the ditch. She [...]

Boone, IA - Officer Mario Gonzalez Killed in Off-Duty Auto Accident

Boone, IA – Off-Duty Police Officer Mario Gonzalez Killed in Auto Accident

Boone, IA (November 21, 2021) – There was a reported fatality in the aftermath of a car crash in Boone on Saturday, November 20. Local reports revealed that Officer Mario Gonzalez was killed in the accident. He reportedly served with the Boone Police Department from 2016 to 2019 and was also a member of the Iowa Army National Guard. Gonzalez was reportedly off duty when he was involved in the deadly collision. The details surrounding the incident are unclear at this [...]

Davenport, IA – Two-Car Crash with Injuries at I-74 & Middle Rd

Davenport, IA (November 21, 2021) – A traffic accident in Davenport on Saturday evening, November 20, left at least one person injured. The crash was reported at 8 p.m. near the intersection of Interstate 74 and Middle Road. Emergency responders were called to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been confirmed. One vehicle had to be towed from the scene due to sustained damages. [...]

Sioux City, IA – Injuries Reported in Rollover Accident on W 4th St

Sioux City, IA (November 20, 2021) – At least one person was injured following a rollover crash in Sioux City on Wednesday afternoon, November 17. The incident occurred at the 3100 block of W. 4th Street at around 3 p.m. Emergency responders were called to the scene. At least one vehicle was overturned in the accident. The area was closed for several hours while local authorities were present. At this time, the number of involved parties has not been disclosed. The [...]

Indianola, IA – Victim Airlifted to Trauma Unit After House Fire

Indianola, IA (November 19, 2021) – There were serious injuries reported after a house fire in Indianola on Wednesday night, November 17. The incident was reported at around 8 p.m. Firefighters from the Indianola Fire Department were dispatched to the scene. Local reports revealed that flames were coming out of the windows and doors of the home. Two people were reportedly found inside. A man was rescued and taken to a local hospital in Des Moines for treatment. Firefighters had to [...]

Sioux City, IA – Driver Runs Light at 6th & Nebraska St, Causes Crash with Injuries

Sioux City, IA (November 19, 2021) – A two-car accident in the Sioux City area on Wednesday morning, November 17, resulted in confirmed injuries. The collision took place at the intersection of 6th and Nebraska Streets at around 7:24 a.m. An adult woman had to be extricated from her vehicle. She was taken to a local hospital for the treatment of serious injuries. The driver of a Nissan reportedly ran a stop sign at the intersection. The vehicle was hit [...]