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Sioux City, IA - UPDATE: Eduardo Guerrero-Sanchez Charged in DUI Crash on I-29

Sioux City, IA – UPDATE: Eduardo Guerrero-Sanchez Charged in DUI Crash on I-29

Sioux City, IA (July 20, 2021) – A local man has been taken into custody in connection with a multi-vehicle collision on Friday, July 16, in Sioux City.  Local authorities revealed that 24-year-old Eduardo Guerrero-Sanchez of Sioux City was traveling south in the northbound lanes of Interstate 29 at the time of the crash. Guerrero-Sanchez reportedly crashed head-on. The woman driving the other car and her sole occupant, her daughter, both suffered serious injuries in the impact.  The initial crash led [...]

Linn Co, IA - UPDATE: Eric Caryl Injured in Deadly Collision on Alburnett Rd

Linn Co, IA – UPDATE: Eric Caryl Injured in Deadly Collision on Alburnett Rd

Linn Co, IA (July 20, 2021) – A Coggon man was killed and another victim was injured following a two-vehicle crash in Linn County on Monday, July 19.  According to local reports, the fatal crash occurred near the intersection of Alburnett Road and Central City Road early that morning. The Linn County Sheriff’s Department revealed that 42-year-old Eric Caryl of Coggon was traveling southbound on Alburnett Road when he failed to stop at a stop sign at around 8:40 a.m. [...]

Linn Co, IA - Critical Injuries After Collision at Central City Rd & Alburnett Rd

Linn Co, IA – Critical Injuries After Collision at Central City Rd & Alburnett Rd

Linn Co, IA (July 19, 2021) – On Monday, July 19, there were life-threatening injuries reported in the aftermath of an auto accident in the Linn County area.  The incident was reported at around 9:23 a.m. by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Two vehicles reportedly crashed at the crossing of Central City Road and Alburnett Road. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to render aid to the involved parties.  The area was closed for several hours while local officials were [...]

Nora Springs, IA - Eppie Johnson Injured in Two-Car Crash at Vine Ave & 265th St

Nora Springs, IA – Eppie Johnson Injured in Two-Car Crash at Vine Ave & 265th St

Nora Springs, IA (July 19, 2021) – A vehicle collision outside of Nora Springs left two people with injuries on Friday, July 16.  Local reports indicated that the incident occurred near the crossing of Vine Avenue and 265th Street. At around 9:30 p.m. that evening, a pickup truck driven by Kade Hambly of Mason City entered the intersection after running a stop sign. It was then that Hambly crashed into a motor vehicle operated by 27-year-old Eppie Johnson of Rock [...]

Eddyville, IA - UPDATE: Randolph Beaty Dies in Truck Collision on US-63

Eddyville, IA – UPDATE: Randolph Beaty Dies in Truck Collision on US-63

Eddyville, IA (July 18, 2021) – Local authorities have identified the Indiana man who was killed following a collision with an 18-wheeler in Eddyville on Friday, July 16.  Officials later revealed that 58-year-old Randolph Beaty of Amboy, Indiana was traveling on US-63 in Mahaska County at the time of the fatal crash. At that time, an eastbound garbage truck failed to yield the right of way. This caused Beaty’s vehicle to crash into the vehicle and become wedged underneath it.  Beaty [...]

Cedar Falls, IA - Two Killed in Barn Collapse on Viking Rd

Cedar Falls, IA – Two Killed in Barn Collapse on Viking Rd

Cedar Falls, IA (July 18, 2021) – A barn collapse in a rural area of Cedar Falls resulted in two confirmed fatalities on Friday evening, July 16.  The incident occurred at the 9702 block of Viking Road late that night near the time of 6:30 p.m. Initial reports revealed that two people were inside a barn when the roof caved in. Local witnesses told emergency responders that they were unable to communicate with or rescue the trapped victims.  Local authorities were [...]

Sioux City, IA - Multiple Injuries in Pileup Crash on I-29 near Virginia St

Sioux City, IA – Multiple Injuries in Pileup Crash on I-29 near Virginia St

Sioux City, IA (July 17, 2021) – A multi-vehicle traffic accident on Friday, July 16, resulted in confirmed injuries in the Sioux City area.  Local reports revealed that the crash took place that night near the time of 5:30 p.m. at the crossing of Interstate 29 and Virginia Street, near the Wesley Parkway exit at the Tyson Events Center. Several vehicles reportedly collided at the scene, resulting in significant blockages on the highway. There were reports that at least one [...]

Eddyville, IA - Two-Vehicle Crash with Garbage Truck on US-63 Ends in Fatality

Eddyville, IA – Two-Vehicle Crash with Garbage Truck on US-63 Ends in Fatality

Eddyville, IA (July 17, 2021) – On Friday, July 16, one person was killed and another injured following a two-car accident in Eddyville.  Emergency responders and Mahaska County officials were dispatched to the scene of the deadly crash on US-63 NB at around 4 p.m. According to initial reports, a blue four-door sedan was turning onto the highway when it was broadsided by an oncoming garbage truck. The vehicle became trapped underneath the truck in the impact.  One occupant of the [...]

Vail, IA - Injuries Following Head-On Collision at US-30 & 370th St

Vail, IA – Injuries Following Head-On Collision at US-30 & 370th St

Vail, IA (July 16, 2021) – On Wednesday, July 14, two men suffered serious injuries in the aftermath of a head-on crash outside of Vail.  The Iowa State Patrol revealed that the incident occurred near the crossing of US-30 and 370th Street near the time of 5:59 a.m. that morning. Local reports indicated that 36-year-old Wyant Lee Unruh of Carroll was headed westbound in a 2016 Nissan Rogue on the highway. At the same time, 30-year-old Luke Matthew Crampton of [...]

Des Moines, IA - Police Chase Ends in Pileup Injury Crash on Hickman Rd

Des Moines, IA – Police Chase Ends in Pileup Injury Crash on Hickman Rd

Des Moines, IA (July 16, 2021) – A pursuit involving local authorities ended in a multi-vehicle accident in Des Moines on Thursday, July 15.  The chase reportedly began after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into a pole at the corner of 44th Street and Hickman Road. Local authorities noticed the pickup and quickly discovered it was stolen, initiating a pursuit. The driver reportedly sped off, traveling east in the westbound lanes of Hickman Road.  The pickup collided with another [...]