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Linn Co, IA - Rage Mendoza, Jaden Decarah Injured in Crash on Lincoln Hwy

Linn Co, IA – Rage Mendoza, Jaden Decarah Injured in Crash on Lincoln Hwy

Linn Co, IA (August 15, 2021) – On Sunday, August 15, a two-vehicle accident resulted in confirmed injuries in Linn County.  The collision reportedly occurred on Lincoln Highway near the Ced-Rel Supper Club outside of Cedar Rapids. Local authorities were called to the scene at around 12:45 p.m. that afternoon. Initial reports revealed that 23-year-old Rage Mendoza and 18-year-old Jaden Decarah were traveling in a vehicle on the roadway at the time of the crash.  The two men were struck by [...]

Delaware Co, IA - Two Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash at 220th Ave & 250th St

Delaware Co, IA – Two Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash at 220th Ave & 250th St

Delaware Co, IA (August 15, 2021) – A Wisconsin man and an Iowa woman were injured following a motorcycle accident in Delaware County on Saturday, August 14.  The accident reportedly occurred near the crossing of 220th Avenue and 250th Street late that night at around 6:40 p.m. The Iowa State Patrol later revealed that two people were riding a 1997 Harley Davidson motorcycle at the time of the crash. The vehicle was reportedly traveling north on 220th Avenue.  The operator of [...]

Sioux Center, IA - Miguel Robles Injured in Accident at US-75 & 12th St

Sioux Center, IA – Miguel Robles Injured in Accident at US-75 & 12th St

Sioux Center, IA (August 14, 2021) – Three people sustained injuries in the aftermath of a two-car crash in the Sioux Center area on Wednesday, August 11.  The site of the crash was reportedly located near the crossing of US-75 and 12th Street at around 5:30 p.m. that day. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 18-year-old Jade Elcock of Hudson, South Dakota was headed westbound on 12th Street in a 2015 Dodge Dart. At the same time, 35-year-old Miguel Robles [...]

Sioux City, IA - UPDATE: David VanWhye Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Lewis Blvd

Sioux City, IA – UPDATE: David VanWhye Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Lewis Blvd

Sioux City, IA (August 14, 2021) – Officials have released the identity of the man who was killed following a motorcycle crash in Sioux City on Thursday, August 13.  The fatal accident reportedly occurred at the 2400 block of Lewis Boulevard that morning at around 11:10 a.m. According to local reports, a semi-truck was headed southbound on the roadway when it stopped near Northbrook Drive to make a left turn. It was then that the truck was hit by a [...]

Black Hawk Co, IA - Randy Rempt Injured in Head-On Collision on Cedar Wapsi Rd

Black Hawk Co, IA – Randy Rempt Injured in Head-On Collision on Cedar Wapsi Rd

Black Hawk Co, IA (August 13, 2021) – On Thursday, August 12, two people were injured in the aftermath of a head-on traffic accident in Black Hawk County.  The accident was reported that afternoon near the time of 12:40 p.m. Authorities were dispatched to the scene on E. Cedar Wapsi Road. Initial reports from officers indicated that 19-year-old Zachary Cibula was driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck on the roadway when he allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel.  The truck veered [...]

Le Mars, IA - Injuries Following Motorcycle Vehicle Crash at US-75 & CR C38

Le Mars, IA – Injuries Following Motorcycle Vehicle Crash at US-75 & CR C38

Le Mars, IA (August 13, 2021) – Local authorities reported that a motorcycle and another vehicle collided in the Le Mars area on Thursday, August 12.  The incident occurred that afternoon near the time of 2:38 p.m. The site of the crash was located near the crossing of US-75 and County Road C38, more commonly known as NIPCO corner. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties.  At this time, the number and severity of [...]

Sioux City, IA - Motorcyclist Dies in Trucking Accident on Lewis Blvd

Sioux City, IA – Motorcyclist Dies in Trucking Accident on Lewis Blvd

Sioux City, IA (August 12, 2021) – On Thursday, August 12, a two-vehicle crash in Sioux City involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck ended in a fatality.  According to initial reports, the accident occurred at the 2400 block of Lewis Boulevard. The crash was reported early that morning at around 11:10 a.m. Emergency responders arrived and confirmed that at least one person was killed in the accident.  Local sources revealed that an 18-wheeler was traveling southbound on the roadway as it [...]

Woodward, IA - Injuries Following Rollover Accident on IA-141

Woodward, IA – Injuries Following Rollover Accident on IA-141

Woodward, IA (August 12, 2021) – There were confirmed injuries in the aftermath of a rollover crash in Woodward on Tuesday, August 10.  The incident occurred that afternoon near the time of 3:15 p.m. The site was located at the 15200 block of IA-141. A gray sedan traveling on the roadway overturned, prompting emergency responders to be called to the scene.  The vehicle was totaled and came to a stop in a ditch located on the west side of the highway. [...]

Brighton, IA - Bystander Hit by Two Vehicles at Brighton Boat Ramp

Brighton, IA – Bystander Hit by Two Vehicles at Brighton Boat Ramp

Brighton, IA (August 11, 2021) – On Saturday, August 7, a pedestrian sustained serious injuries after being struck by two vehicles in the Brighton area.  The incident was reported late that night at around 9:14 p.m. According to initial reports, a bystander at the Brighton boat ramp was hit by two vehicles that were rolling down the ramp. The injured party was found lying near the vehicles which were partially submerged in the water.  The pedestrian was taken to the University [...]

Marcus, IA - Two Workers Rescued from Grain Elevator on D Ave

Marcus, IA – Two Workers Rescued from Grain Elevator on D Ave

Marcus, IA (August 11, 2021) – There were confirmed injuries following an accident at a grain elevator in Marcus on Monday, August 9.  The incident occurred at the First Cooperative Elevator located on D Avenue. At around 4 p.m. that afternoon, emergency responders were called to the scene. When officials arrived, they found that two employees were trapped inside.  Emergency crews were able to enter the elevator and provide oxygen and fluids to the trapped parties. There were several EMS workers [...]