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Blue Grass, IA - Critical Injuries in Semi-Truck Crash at US-61 & 110th Ave

Blue Grass, IA – Critical Injuries in Semi-Truck Crash at US-61 & 110th Ave

Blue Grass, IA (July 4, 2021) – On Friday, July 2, a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in the Blue Grass area resulted in critical injuries.  Local reports indicated that the accident occurred near the intersection of US-61 and 110th Avenue. Local authorities were called to the scene near the time of 10 a.m. that morning. A pickup truck hauling a trailer reportedly collided with an 18-wheeler.  One person was airlifted to an Iowa City Hospital for the treatment of critical [...]

Adair Co, IA - Tammy Brock Injured in Pileup Crash on I-80

Adair Co, IA – Tammy Brock Injured in Pileup Crash on I-80

Adair Co, IA (July 3, 2021) – A Tennessee man was injured in the aftermath of a multi-vehicle accident in Adair County on Wednesday, June 30.  The incident occurred on Interstate 80 outside of Menlo that afternoon, according to reports from the Iowa State Police. Initial reports revealed that a 2018 Ford Transit van operated by 57-year-old Tammy Brock of Cleveland, Tennessee and a 2004 Ford E-450 pickup driven by 57-year-old Lee McCleary of Vernon, Arizona were slowing down due [...]

Pella, IA - UPDATE: Thomas Van Vliet Injured in Semi Crash on IA-163

Pella, IA – UPDATE: Thomas Van Vliet Injured in Semi Crash on IA-163

Pella, IA (July 3, 2021) – Local authorities have released the identities of the injured parties involved in a semi-truck accident on Wednesday, July 30, in Pella.  The Iowa State Patrol revealed that 78-year-old Thomas Harry Van Vliet of Pella was operating a John Deere tractor while pulling a mower on IA-163 at the time of impact. At around 11:22 a.m. that morning, Van Vliet was rear-ended by an eastbound semi-truck driven by 80-year-old Wallace Dean Lippard of What Cheer.  Lippard [...]

Black Hawk Co, IA - Fatal Two-Car Accident at Cedar Wapsi Rd & Raymond Rd

Black Hawk Co, IA – Fatal Two-Car Accident at Cedar Wapsi Rd & Raymond Rd

Black Hawk Co, IA (July 2, 2021) – There was a reported fatality in the aftermath of a two-vehicle collision on Thursday, July 1, in Black Hawk County.  Initial reports indicated that the deadly accident occurred at the crossing of Cedar Wapsi Road and Raymond Road at around 12:30 p.m. that afternoon. Local authorities revealed that the driver of a 1996 Buick Century was traveling westbound when they failed to stop at a stop sign. The motorist collided with an [...]

Remsen, IA - Bruce Hindt Injured in Dual Semi Crash at IA-3 & CR L22

Remsen, IA – Bruce Hindt Injured in Dual Semi Crash at IA-3 & CR L22

Remsen, IA (July 2, 2021) – There were reported injuries after two semi-trucks collided in the Remsen area on Wednesday, June 29. According to local reports, the crash occurred that morning near the time of 8:30 a.m. The scene was located near the intersection of IA-3 and County Road L22. Reports from the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office indicated that 23-year-old Christian Sylvester of Webb was operating a Peterbilt semi-truck while traveling westbound on IA-3. Sylvester reportedly crashed into a Mack [...]

Linn Co, IA - UPDATE: Robert Newlin-Smith Charges in DUI Crash on IA-13

Linn Co, IA – UPDATE: Robert Newlin-Smith Charges in DUI Crash on IA-13

Linn Co, IA (July 1, 2021) – A man has been charged in connection with a crash resulting in multiple injuries on Tuesday, June 29, in Linn County.  Local sources revealed that the incident occurred on IA-13 near County Home Road at around 6 p.m. that evening. According to officials, 26-year-old Robert Newlin-Smith of Platteville, Colorado was traveling through the intersection when he failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle. Newlin-Smith consequently crashed into a minivan operated by 35-year-old Krystl [...]

Pella, IA - Critical Injuries in Trucking Accident on IA-163

Pella, IA – Critical Injuries in Trucking Accident on IA-163

Pella, IA (July 1, 2021) – Two people suffered critical injuries following a collision involving a semi-truck and a tractor on Wednesday, June 30 in the Pella area.  The scene of the crash was located between mile markers 40 and 42 on IA-163 EB. The incident was reported to the Pella Police Department near the time of 11:22 a.m. that morning. Multiple emergency response units were dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the injured parties.  Two people were reportedly [...]

Linn Co, IA - Multiple Injuries in DUI Crash at IA-13 & Co Home Rd

Linn Co, IA – Multiple Injuries in DUI Crash at IA-13 & Co Home Rd

Linn Co, IA (June 30, 2021) – There were four hospitalizations following a collision in Linn County on Tuesday, June 29.  Local sources indicated that the crash occurred that night at around 6 p.m. Reports from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the driver of a silver Audi failed to yield at the intersection of IA-13 and County Home Road. The Audi crashed into a van carrying three passengers.  Four people at the scene sustained injuries and were taken to [...]

Black Hawk Co, IA - Two-Car Injury Accident at US-63 & Cedar Wapsi Rd

Black Hawk Co, IA – Two-Car Injury Accident at US-63 & Cedar Wapsi Rd

Black Hawk Co, IA (June 30, 2021) – On Tuesday, June 29, there were confirmed injuries in the aftermath of a two-vehicle collision in Black Hawk County.  The crash occurred early that morning near the time of 11:13 a.m. The scene was located at the intersection of US-63 and Cedar Wapsi Road. Two sedans reportedly crashed at the intersection.  According to local reports, an 84-year-old man and a juvenile were injured in the accident. Both parties were transported to Allen Hospital [...]

Kalona, IA - Injuries Following Pileup Crash at IA-1 & H Ave

Kalona, IA – Injuries Following Pileup Crash at IA-1 & H Ave

Kalona, IA (June 29, 2021) – A four-vehicle collision in the Kalona area resulted in confirmed injuries on Friday, June 25.  The site of the crash was reportedly located at the crossing of IA-1 and W. H Avenue, near a Dollar General. Local authorities were dispatched to the scene near the time of 10:41 a.m. that morning. The involved motorists were later identified as Brendan Serum of Kalona, Lincoln Cobb of Kalona, James Carey of Washington, and Maria Flores of [...]