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Joice, IA - Joel Dahle Injured in Motorycle Crash on 410th St

Joice, IA – Joel Dahle Injured in Motorycle Crash on 410th St

Joice, IA (October 7, 2021) – On Wednesday, October 6, a motorcyclist was injured following a car accident in the Joice area.  The incident took place at the 480 block of 410th Street. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 53-year-old Joel Dahle of Lake Mills was riding a 2007 Harley-Davidson eastbound on the roadway. Local reports indicated that 54-year-old Roland O’Donnell of Joice was driving a 2004 Ford pickup truck towing a trailer was ahead of the motorcyclist.  The pickup was [...]

Minden, IA - Construction Workers Injured in Crash on I-80

Minden, IA – Construction Workers Injured in Crash on I-80

Minden, IA (October 7, 2021) – Two workers at a construction site were injured after being involved in a collision in Minden on Wednesday, October 6.  The incident occurred on Interstate 80 EB early that morning. A semi-truck was headed east on the highway when it passed a construction vehicle. It then rear-ended a 2012 Chevrolet pickup truck that was a part of the construction crew.  The driver of the pickup and another worker were getting materials out of the vehicle [...]

Nora Springs, IA - Update: Three Injured in Truck Accident on Ave of the Saints

Nora Springs, IA – Update: Three Injured in Truck Accident on Ave of the Saints

Nora Springs, IA (October 6, 2021) – The identities of the victims of a vehicle collision in Nora Springs on Tuesday, October 5, have been revealed by local authorities.  The crash reportedly occurred on the Avenue of the Saints early that morning at around 9 a.m. Local reports revealed that a semi-truck driven by 72-year-old Steven Hatcher of Charles City rear-ended a minivan operated by 67-year-old Joseph Martin, also of Charles City. The area was closed for several hours due [...]

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Sumner, IA – Failure to Yield Ends in Injury Crash at V Ave & IA-93

Sumner, IA (October 6, 2021) – On Monday, October 4, there were confirmed injuries in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Sumner.  The incident occurred near the intersection of V Avenue and IA-93. Officials from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene at around 5 a.m. that morning. Local sources revealed that a northbound 2005 Chrysler Pacifica failed to yield at a stop sign at the intersection.  The vehicle was then hit by an oncoming 2004 Ford [...]

Fort Dodge, IA - Passenger Injured in Rollover near Lizard Creek Ranch

Fort Dodge, IA – Passenger Injured in Rollover near Lizard Creek Ranch

Fort Dodge, IA (October 5, 2021) – On Sunday, October 3, a single-vehicle accident in Fort Dodge left a passenger injured.  The Lizard Creek Ranch on Johnson Avenue was reportedly hosting the Cruise to the Woods car show. The driver of a Ford Mustang was driving down the roadway when they attempted a burnout. This caused the vehicle to overturn into an embankment.  The vehicle caught fire briefly. A female passenger was trapped inside. She was extricated from the vehicle and [...]

Nora Springs, IA - Pileup Collision with Injuries on US-18 at CR S70

Nora Springs, IA – Pileup Collision with Injuries on US-18 at CR S70

Nora Springs, IA (October 5, 2021) – There were injuries reported after a multi-vehicle accident in Nora Springs on Tuesday, October 5.  The incident occurred on US-18 near County Road S70. Local authorities were notified of the crash at around 9 a.m. that morning. Emergency responders were called to the scene to provide aid to the injured parties.  Several lanes were closed as a result of the collision. At this time, the number and severity of the related injuries have not [...]

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Eldora, IA – Four Injured After Car Accident at US-65 & CR D41

Eldora, IA (October 4, 2021) – Four people suffered injuries following a rollover accident in rural Eldora on Sunday, October 3.  The incident was reported at around 12:18 p.m. that afternoon by the Iowa State Patrol. A 2003 Buick Regal and a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed near the crossing of US-64 and County Road D41. The Buick was reportedly traveling south on the highway when it left the road.  When it re-entered, it over-corrected and sideswiped the Jeep. The Jeep [...]

Des Moines, IA - Driver Hospitalized in Two-Car Crash on IA-5

Des Moines, IA – Driver Hospitalized in Two-Car Crash on IA-5

Des Moines, IA (October 4, 2021) – There were reported injuries following a two-vehicle collision in the Des Moines area on Monday, October 4.  The crash took place on IA-5 near IA-28 early that morning. Multiple ambulances were sighted near the Southwest Connector. Emergency responders were called to the scene after a Chevrolet HHR and a Ford Explorer collided.  The driver of the HRR sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. The other motorist was treated at the [...]

Cedar Rapids, IA - Hit-&-Run at 16th Ave & 11th St Injures Motorcyclist

Cedar Rapids, IA – Hit-&-Run at 16th Ave & 11th St Injures Motorcyclist

Cedar Rapids, IA (October 3, 2021) – A late-night traffic accident left a motorcyclist injured in the Cedar Rapids area.  The incident occurred late that evening at around 8:10 p.m. The scene was located at the crossing of 16th Avenue and 11th Street SW. Emergency responders arrived and found a motorcycle lying on the roadway.  It was later found that the injured party was taken to a nearby hospital by local witnesses. The victim was reportedly hit by a driver who [...]

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Dubuque, IA – Anita Parris Injured in Two-Car Crash at Fremont Ave & US-20

Dubuque, IA (October 3, 2021) – A passenger was injured following a vehicle accident in Dubuque on Friday, October 1.  The incident reportedly took place at the crossing of Fremont Avenue and US-20. Emergency responders were called to the scene at around 1:45 p.m. that day. Local reports revealed that 24-year-old Courtney M. Griswold of Holy Cross was headed southbound on Fremont at the time of the crash.  Griswold reportedly failed to yield the right of way at a red light [...]