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Elma, IA – One Killed, Two Injured in Collision on 170th St

Elma, IA (November 4, 2021) – A head-on crash in Elma left one person dead and two others injured on Wednesday, November 3. The deadly collision was reported early that morning at around 7 a.m. The incident occurred two miles northwest of Elma on 170th Street. A westbound Chevrolet Impala and an eastbound Volkswagen Passat collided head-on as the vehicles approached a hill near Garden Avenue. According to reports from the Iowa State Patrol, one person was killed in the impact. [...]

Bettendorf, IA – Woman Injured by Detached Trailer on I-74

Bettendorf, IA (November 3, 2021) – On Tuesday, November 2, there were injuries following a crash caused by a detached trailer in the Bettendorf area. The accident occurred on Interstate 74 south of Spruce Hills Drive. A pickup truck was reportedly hauling a utility trailer on the highway. The trailer reportedly became detached and crossed the median. The trailer collided with a southbound truck. The Moline woman driving the vehicle had to be extricated by responding medical personnel. She was taken [...]

Marion, IA – Dianne Erb Struck by Car at Hennessey Pkwy & IA-13

Marion, IA (November 3, 2021) – A local woman was injured after being hit by a car in Marion on Wednesday, November 3. The incident took place at the intersection of Hennessey Parkway and IA-13. Paramedics were called to the scene that morning at around 5:45 a.m. Dianne Erb was walking along the highway when she was struck by a motor vehicle. Paramedics provided aid to the injured pedestrian at the scene. Erb was then transported to a nearby hospital for [...]

Des Moines, IA – Man Injured in Hit-&-Run Crash at 9th St & Porter Ave

Des Moines, IA (November 2, 2021) – On Saturday, October 30, a pedestrian sustained significant injuries following a traffic accident in the Des Moines area. The incident occurred at the crossing of SW 9th Street and Porter Avenue. Officials from the Des Moines Police Department were called to the scene at around 10:45 p.m. that evening. The 35-year-old man was crossing at the intersection when he was hit by an oncoming motor vehicle. The victim was found lying on the roadway [...]

Strawberry Point, IA – Gerald, Jeanette Jones Injured in Semi Crash on IA-3

Strawberry Point, IA (November 2, 2021) – A two-vehicle collision in Strawberry Point involving a semi-trailer left two people injured on Monday, November 1. The crash was reported that day at around 4:30 p.m. The scene was located on IA-3 near Cedar Avenue. Local reports revealed that 22-year-old Travis Kelchen of Edgewood was headed westbound in a semi-tractor trailer at the time of the crash. As Kelchen went over a hill, he came upon vehicles that were stopped due to traffic. [...]

Charles City, IA – Two Minors Injured in Bus Rollover on Victory Ave

Charles City, IA (November 1, 2021) – An accident in Charles City involving a bus left two injured on Monday, November 1. The scene of the crash was located near the 1700 block of Victory Avenue. A bus driven by 70-year-old Bonnie Lore was headed northbound on the roadway. At around 4 p.m. that day, the vehicle entered a bus and overturned. Two minors were aboard at the time of the accident. Both were treated by responding medical personnel and were [...]

Eddyville, IA – Toddler Fatally Hit in Driveway on 148th St

Eddyville, IA (November 1, 2021) – A young child was killed after being struck by a vehicle at a residence in Eddyville on Saturday, October 30. The fatal accident occurred at a home located on 148th Street in Monroe County. Local reports revealed that the crash took place at around 1:30 p.m. that afternoon. A man was reportedly leaving the residence when he struck a toddler in the driveway. The victim sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. [...]

Des Moines, IA – Pedestrian Critically Injured in Hit-&-Run on 9th St

Des Moines, IA (October 31, 2021) – A local man suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in the Des Moines area on Saturday, October 30. The incident occurred on 9th Street late that night at around 10:30 p.m. A pedestrian was traveling along the roadway when they were hit by an oncoming driver. Emergency responders were called to the scene and the area was closed for some time. The motorist fled the scene without rendering aid to the [...]

Bondurant, IA – Passenger Injured in Deadly Rollover at Hubbell Ave & Prairie Dr

Bondurant, IA (October 31, 2021) – A woman was injured and a Marshalltown man was killed in a rollover accident near Bondurant on Saturday, October 30. The fatal crash took place at the intersection of Hubbell Avenue and Prairie Drive. Officials from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene at around 10:27 p.m. that evening. A vehicle was reportedly traveling northbound when it entered the median. The driver, 33-year-old Joel Alvarez, over-corrected and lost control of the car. [...]

Des Moines, IA – Three Injured in Single-Vehicle Accident on I-235

Des Moines, IA (October 30, 2021) – There were multiple injuries confirmed following a car crash in the Des Moines area on Saturday, October 30. The incident occurred at the 4200 block of Interstate 235 according to initial accounts. Emergency responders were sent to the scene at around 6:30 a.m. that morning. A vehicle reportedly crashed into a pole before overturning. A total of three people sustained injuries in the crash. The victims were transported to a local hospital for the [...]