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Webster Co, IA - Sharon Axness Injured by Drowsy Driver at Paragon Ave & 150th St

Webster Co, IA – Sharon Axness Injured by Drowsy Driver at Paragon Ave & 150th St

Webster Co, IA (August 20, 2021) – On Wednesday, August 18, a two-vehicle crash involving a fatigued motorist in Webster County ended in injuries.  The crash site was located at the corner of Paragon Avenue and 150th Street. Local reports revealed that Max Angeles of Fort Dodge was headed southbound on Paragon at the time of the collision. He reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel, causing the vehicle to veer across the centerline.  Angeles collided with another vehicle driven by Sharon [...]

Clear Lake, IA - Robin Faught Dies After Being Hit on Bicycle

Clear Lake, IA – Elderly Iowan Dies After Being Hit on Bicycle

Clear Lake, IA (August 20, 2021) – There were fatal injuries following a collision involving a bicycle and a motor vehicle in the Clear Lake area on Wednesday, August 18.  The deadly crash occurred that afternoon as a 58-year-old cyclist was traveling on a roadway. According to the Iowa State Patrol, an elderly man was riding a bike in the southern area of the city when he was struck. The driver was identified as 94-year-old of Clear Lake.  Emergency responders were [...]

Woodward, IA - Injuries Following Pickup Rollover at L Ave & 325th St

Woodward, IA – Injuries Following Pickup Rollover at L Ave & 325th St

Woodward, IA (August 19, 2021) – On Wednesday, August 18, there were reported injuries following a vehicle accident outside of Woodward.  The site of the crash was located near the intersection of L Avenue and 325th Street. A pickup truck was reportedly traveling in the area when it overturned. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties.  The area was closed for several hours while local authorities were present. Victims were treated at the scene [...]

Marion, IA - Motorcyclist Injured in Hit-&-Run on US-151

Marion, IA – Motorcyclist Injured in Hit-&-Run on US-151

Marion, IA (August 19, 2021) – On Wednesday, August 18, a motorcyclist suffered injuries after a two-vehicle crash in the Marion area.  The accident occurred on US-151 near marker 40 at around 3:27 p.m. A motorcycle was traveling northbound on the highway as 19-year-old Mattie Arman of Anamosa was headed north in a Pontiac Grand Prix. Arman rear-ended the motorcyclist, causing the rider to be ejected and hit the pavement.  The injured rider was transported to UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital for [...]

Swisher, IA - Fire on Derby Ave Results in at Least One Fatality

Swisher, IA – Fire on Derby Ave Results in at Least One Fatality

Swisher, IA (August 18, 2021) – There was a reported death in the aftermath of a fire in the Swisher area on Wednesday, August 18.  The incident occurred early that morning near the time of 6 a.m. Local officials were called to the scene of the blaze, which was located at the 1700 block of Derby Avenue. First responders were at the scene, and the area was closed while firefighters fought to extinguish the fire.  Local reports indicated that there were [...]

Clive, IA - Injuries Following Car Crash on I-35 near Hickman Rd

Clive, IA – Injuries Following Car Crash on I-35 near Hickman Rd

Clive, IA (August 18, 2021) – On Tuesday, August 17, there were confirmed injuries in the aftermath of a vehicle collision in the Clive area.  Local authorities reported that the accident occurred on Interstate 35 near Hickman Road. There were multiple lane closures reported in the aftermath of the accident. Emergency responders were on-site to provide necessary medical aid to the crash victims.  At this time, the severity and number of resulting injuries have not yet been confirmed. Ambulances were on-call [...]

Arlington, IA - Four Juveniles Injured in Rollover at F Ave & IA-187

Arlington, IA – Four Juveniles Injured in Rollover at F Ave & IA-187

Arlington, IA (August 17, 2021) – There were multiple hospitalizations following a single-vehicle accident in the Arlington area on Thursday, August 12.  Reports from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office indicated that a Ford van was involved in the crash. The incident was reported at the intersection of F Avenue and IA-187 early that morning at around 1:30 a.m. Local reports revealed that a juvenile driver was traveling at a high rate of speed when they lost control while rounding a [...]

Fort Madison, IA - Laura Farr Injured After Being Hit on Bike on US-61

Fort Madison, IA – Laura Farr Injured After Being Hit on Bike on US-61

Fort Madison, IA (August 17, 2021) – There were reported injuries following a crash involving a cyclist and a motorist outside of Fort Madison on Sunday, August 15.  The collision took place late that night at around 8:30 p.m. in Lee County. Officials from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene, which was located on US-61 Business. A vehicle was reportedly traveling in the right westbound lanes when it hit a woman riding a bike.  The cyclist was [...]

Cedar Rapids, IA - Man Suffers Head Injury After Accident at Mohawk Park

Cedar Rapids, IA – Man Suffers Head Injury After Accident at Mohawk Park

Cedar Rapids, IA (August 16, 2021) – On Sunday, August 15, a man suffered significant injuries to the head while tubing in Cedar Rapids.  The incident was reported at around p.m. that afternoon at Mohawk Park. The Cedar Rapids Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to an accident involving an adult male who was hit by a pontoon boat. The victim was reportedly being pulled in an inner tube by a jetski at the time of the incident.  Reports from authorities [...]

Cedar Rapids, IA - Hit-&-Run at Blairs Ferry Rd & C Ave Injuries Motorcyclist

Cedar Rapids, IA – Hit-&-Run at Blairs Ferry Rd & C Ave Injures Motorcyclist

Cedar Rapids, IA (August 16, 2021) – A driver fled a serious car accident in the Cedar Rapids area on Sunday, August 15, leaving a motorcyclist injured.  The collision reportedly took place near the intersection of Blairs Ferry Road and C Avenue NE late that night at around 9:15 p.m. A motorcyclist was traveling near the location when they were struck by another vehicle. The driver proceeded to leave the scene without rendering aid.  The injured rider was later found by [...]