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Atkins, IA - Six Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision on US-30

Atkins, IA – Six Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision on US-30

Atkins, IA (October 24, 2021) – There were multiple injuries in the aftermath of a pileup crash in Atkins on Saturday, October 23.  The incident occurred on US-30 near 32nd Avenue in Benton County late that evening at around 8:29 p.m. According to local reports, a 2017 Toyota Corolla was traveling east in the westbound lanes when it crashed head-on with a 2010 Dodge Avenger. A 2014 Ford Fiesta was struck by debris resulting from the impact.  Six people, including three [...]

Cedar Rapids, IA - Scott Clark Injured in Collision at 30th St & Diamond Dr

Cedar Rapids, IA – Scott Clark Injured in Collision at 30th St & Diamond Dr

Cedar Rapids, IA (October 23, 2021) – A two-vehicle crash in Cedar Rapids sent one to the hospital on Friday, October 22.  The crash occurred early that morning at the crossing of 30th Street and Diamond Drive. According to the Linn County Sherriff’s Office, a garbage truck collided with an SUV at the intersection. The truck overturned and came to a stop in a nearby yard.  The driver, 47-year-old Scott Clark of Cedar Rapids, fell out of the vehicle. He was [...]

New Virginia, IA - Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Car on I-35

New Virginia, IA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Car on I-35

New Virginia, IA (October 23, 2021) – A pedestrian lost their life in the aftermath of a traffic accident in New Virginia on Friday, October 22.  The incident occurred on Interstate 35 near mile marker 44 in Warren County. Authorities were called to the scene late that night. A pedestrian was reportedly walking in the southbound lanes of the highway when they were hit.  The injured party suffered fatal injuries. At this time, the identity of the deceased victim has not [...]

Rock Rapids, IA - Deland Harkness Injured in Pileup Crash on US-75

Rock Rapids, IA – Deland Harkness Injured in Pileup Crash on US-75

Rock Rapids, IA (October 22, 2021) – On Wednesday, October 20, a multi-vehicle collision in Rock Rapids resulted in injuries.  The accident was reported that afternoon at around 2:35 p.m. that afternoon. The scene was located at the intersection of US-75 and 210th Street. Initial reports indicated that 57-year-old Robert Keith Winegarden of Pocahontas was driving a 2007 Peterbilt semi southbound on the highway.  Winegarden reportedly failed to stop and crashed into a 1991 Buick Le Sabre driven by 22-year-old Deland [...]

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Ottumwa, IA – Jamey Davidson Dies in Head-On Crash on US-63

Ottumwa, IA (October 22, 2021) – A head-on collision in Ottumwa left one man dead and two others injured on Thursday, October 21.  The fatal crash occurred on US-63 at around 6 p.m. that evening. Reports from the Iowa State Patrol revealed that 43-year-old Joshua Pugh of Osceola was traveling on the highway when the vehicle crossed the centerline. Pugh collided head-on with a car driven by 57-year-old Jamey Davidson of Bloomfield.  Davidson suffered fatal injuries in the impact. According to [...]

Riverside, IA - Two Injured in Car Crash at IA-22 & Enterprise Dr

Riverside, IA – Two Injured in Car Crash at IA-22 & Enterprise Dr

Riverside, IA (October 22, 2021) – A two-vehicle accident in Riverside resulted in the injury of two teenagers in Riverside on Thursday, October 21.  The accident occurred at the crossing of IA-22 and Enterprise Drive early that morning at around 7:40 a.m. A 16-year-old was reportedly driving a 1993 Jeep Wrangler with a 12-year-old passenger. The vehicle crashed into a Volvo truck operated by 85-year-old Lloyd Richards.  Roberts reportedly failed to yield prior to entering the intersection. Both minors in the [...]

Irwin, IA - Trucker Injured in Two-Car Crash on Bluebird Ave

Irwin, IA – Trucker Injured in Two-Car Crash on Bluebird Ave

Irwin, IA (October 21, 2021) – A Missouri woman was injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle accident in the Irwin area on Tuesday, October 19.  The collision reportedly occurred on Bluebird Avenue near Audubon County Road F24. At around 11:55 a.m. that morning, 44-year-old Tatum R. Schmidt of Savannah, Missouri was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox southbound on the roadway. Schmidt reportedly failed to yield at the intersection and collided with a 1997 Kenworth semi-tractor.  The semi entered an embankment [...]

Belmond, IA - Two Drivers Injured After Crash at US-69 & 120th St

Belmond, IA – Two Drivers Injured After Crash at US-69 & 120th St

Belmond, IA (October 21, 2021) – Two drivers were injured in the aftermath of an auto accident in Belmond on Friday, October 15.  The collision took place at the intersection of US-69 and 120th Street. According to initial reports, 22-year-old Chelsea M. Odem of Kanawha was traveling west in a 2017 Ford. Odem reportedly failed to yield at a stop sign and collided with a southbound 1990 Dodge driven by 24-year-old Trevor Soma of Belmond.  Both motorists were taken to Iowa [...]

Cedar Rapids, IA - Update: John Friend Dies in Pileup Crash on IA-150

Cedar Rapids, IA – Update: John Friend Dies in Pileup Crash on IA-150

Cedar Rapids, IA (October 19, 2021) – A three-car crash in Cedar Rapids left two dead and another injured on Monday, October 18.  The accident occurred on IA-500 that afternoon at around 2:55 p.m. Local reports revealed that 40-year-old Nicholas Johnson of Oelwein was headed southbound on the highway in a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. Johnson reportedly crossed the centerline and collided with a northbound 2006 Toyota Sienna driven by 70-year-old John Friend of Davenport.  Debris from the crash ricocheted and [...]

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Le Mars, IA – Four Teens Injured in Rollover Accident on Mahogany Ave

Le Mars, IA (October 19, 2021) – Four teenage girls were injured following a single-vehicle rollover in Le Mars on Monday, October 18.  The crash was reported that night at around 5:30 p.m. The accident site was located on Mahogany Avenue near PGA Drive. The four occupants were traveling in the vehicle when the driver lost control.  The driver was transported to Floyd Valley Healthcare for the treatment of sustained injuries. The remaining occupants were treated at the scene by attending [...]