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Alton, IA – Samantha Murphy, Two Others Injured in Car Crash on IA-10

Alton, IA (September 9, 2021) – A single-vehicle accident in the Alton area on Sunday, September 5, resulted in multiple injuries. The crash was reported late that night at around 8:30 p.m. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office reported that 25-year-old Samantha Murphy was traveling westbound on IA-10 at the time of the crash roughly one-eighth mile from the city. Murphy reportedly lost control of the 2000 Ford F-250 pickup truck. The vehicle entered a ditch where it overturned. Murphy and two [...]

Des Moines, IA – Fatal Motorcycle Collision on Guthrie Ave

Des Moines, IA (September 8, 2021) – A collision involving a motorcycle in Des Moines on Wednesday, September 8, left one man dead. Local sources indicated that the deadly crash took place at the 2100 block of Guthrie Avenue. Emergency responders were called to the scene at around 7 a.m. that morning. A motorcyclist was reportedly traveling westbound on the roadway at the time of the accident. The rider collided with a truck that was leaving a parking lot to a [...]

Ames, IA – Update: Gordon, Nora Martens Die in Pileup Crash on I-35

Ames, IA (September 8, 2021) – A major traffic accident in Ames on Monday, September 6th, ended in confirmed fatalities. According to reports, authorities have now identified the victims involved. The deadly crash was reported that afternoon at around 1:45 p.m. Two people were killed after multiple collided with each other on Interstate 35 SB. According to initial reports, a semi-truck was headed southbound when it failed to stop due to traffic on the roadway. The 18-wheeler crashed in the rear [...]

Ames, IA – Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-35 Results in Injuries

Ames, IA (September 7, 2021) – On Tuesday, September 7, a crash involving several vehicles in Ames ended in injuries. Reports from the Iowa Department of Transportation revealed that the accident took place on Interstate 35 SB near US-30. Emergency responders were sent to the scene that afternoon. The area was closed for many hours while paramedics were on-site. Traffic was diverted from the road onto Highway 30. Emergency response vehicles were at the scene to assist the crash victim. At [...]

Davenport, IA – Three-Car Collision with Injuries at Emerald Dr & Locust st

Davenport, IA (September 7, 2021) – A pileup crash in Davenport on Sunday, September 5, resulted in confirmed injuries. The accident reportedly occurred near the crossing of Emerald Drive and Locust Street. Three vehicles were involved in the collision. According to local authorities, the incident took place that night at around 7:30 p.m. Initial sources indicated that one vehicle crashed into the All Around Landscaping building. Tow trucks were dispatched to the site to clear the vehicles from the scene. At [...]

Allamakee Co, IA – John Thein Killed in Motorcycle Crash on CR X26

Allamakee Co, IA (September 6, 2021) – A Guttenberg man was killed after being hit on a motorcycle in Allamakee County on Friday, September 4. The fatal accident took place on County Road X26 early that morning. According to local reports, 69-year-old Andrew Wolfe of Harpers Ferry was headed southbound in a 2001 Ford F-150 pickup truck pulling a trailer filled with kayaks. At the same time, 76-year-old John Thein of Guttenberg was headed northbound on a 1995 Harley Davidson. A [...]

Jackson Co, IA – Boating Accident on Mississippi River Injures Two

Jackson Co, IA (September 6, 2021) – Two people suffered serious injuries in the aftermath of a boating accident in Jackson County on Sunday, September 5. The incident took place early that morning at around 10:30 a.m. outside of Sabula. Two boats were reportedly traveling on the Mississippi River. Local authorities were called to the scene after the two vessels collided due to one following too closely. The crash left the operator and passenger of one of the boats with serious [...]

Monticello, IA – One Killed, Another Injured in Rollover on River Rd

Monticello, IA (September 5, 2021) – On Sunday, September 5, a driver was killed and a passenger injured after a single-vehicle accident in Monticello. The deadly crash reportedly occurred at the 21700 block of River Road. The Iowa State Patrol was notified of the accident at around 2:02 a.m. that morning. Local reports revealed that a 2004 Ford Explorer was headed southbound on the roadway when it entered a nearby ditch. This caused the vehicle to overturn several times and crash [...]

Floyd Co, IA – Chris, Anita Anderson Killed in Crash at Underwood Ave & 140th St

Floyd Co, IA (September 5, 2021) – A two-vehicle accident in Floyd County on Saturday, September 4, ended in fatalities and injuries. The incident reportedly took place at the intersection of Underwood Avenue and 140th Street. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at around 2:09 p.m. that afternoon. Local reports revealed that 28-year-old Casey Lindahl of Charles City was driving a 2012 Ford Edge at the time of the crash. Lindahl reportedly crossed the centerline of the roadway and collided [...]

Des Moines, IA – House Fires on 13th St in Evelyn Park Ends in Injuries

Des Moines, IA (September 4, 2021) – Firefighters in Des Moines were dispatched to a residential fire in the city on Thursday evening, September 2. The incident occurred at a residence located at the 1300 block of 13th Street in the Evelyn Park neighborhood. The call came in at around 10 p.m. that evening. Flames were observed shooting from the roof of the house by local witnesses. Responding officials were able to put the fire out by around 10:25 p.m. At [...]