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Mount Vernon, IA - UPDATE: Kyle Goodell Dies in Semi-Truck Crash on IA-1

Mount Vernon, IA – UPDATE: Kyle Goodell Dies in Semi-Truck Crash on IA-1

Mount Vernon, IA (August 2, 2021) – Authorities have released the identity of the man killed following a two-vehicle crash in the Cedar Rapids area on Saturday, July 31.  The fatal incident reportedly took place early that morning just south of Mount Vernon. Local reports revealed that 22-year-old Kyle Goodell was driving a 2004 Toyota Camry on IA-1 at the time of the collision. At around 9:55 a.m., Goodell crashed head-on with an oncoming 18-wheeler.  Emergency responders were sent to the [...]

Davenport, IA - One Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-80

Davenport, IA – One Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-80

Davenport, IA (August 2, 2021) – On Monday, August 2, a pileup crash resulted in a fatality in the Davenport area.  The deadly accident reportedly occurred on Interstate 80 EB early that morning. Emergency responders were sighted at the scene at around 4 a.m. Three or more vehicles reportedly collided at the crash site.  The incident took place near Brady Street at mile marker 297. At this time, no other injuries have been confirmed. The identity of the deceased victim has [...]

Des Moines, IA - Driver Charged in Motorcycle Crash on University Ave

Des Moines, IA – Driver Charged in Motorcycle Crash on University Ave

Des Moines, IA (August 1, 2021) – On Sunday, August 1, a man was left in critical condition following a motorcycle crash in the Des Moines area.  Local reports revealed that the crash occurred just past midnight. A Des Moines man was riding a motorcyclist on University Avenue at the time of the crash. Near the 1700 block of the roadway, the driver of a passenger car turned directly into the path of the rider.  Both vehicles collided, and the motorcyclist [...]

Orange City, IA - Ila Mae Schiebout Injured in Crash at Concorde Ave & 1st Ave

Orange City, IA – Ila Mae Schiebout Injured in Crash at Concorde Ave & 1st Ave

Orange City, IA (August 1, 2021) – A local woman was injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Orange City on Saturday, July 31.  At around 9:50 a.m. that morning, the Orange City Police Department reported that 80-year-old Wilmina De Jong was traveling westbound in a 2022 Chevrolet SUV on 1st Avenue NE. At the same time, 92-year-old Ila Mae Schiebout was headed northbound in a 2021 Chevrolet SUV on Concorde Avenue.  According to initial reports, the two SUVs [...]

Mount Vernon, IA - Driver Dies in Semi-Truck Collision on IA-1

Mount Vernon, IA – Driver Dies in Semi-Truck Collision on IA-1

Mount Vernon, IA (July 31, 2021) – A driver was killed after a semi-truck and a passenger car collided in the Mount Vernon area on Saturday, July 31.  The fatal crash occurred early that morning on IA-1 near the time of 9:55 a.m. According to local authorities, the driver of a 2004 Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on the highway as an 18-wheeler was headed northbound. The two vehicles collided head-on.  The driver of the Toyota sustained fatal injuries and was [...]

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Sioux City, IA – Passenger Dies in Rollover at 17th St & Main St

Sioux City, IA (July 31, 2021) – A woman was killed in the aftermath of a rollover accident in Sioux City on Thursday, July 29.  The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of 17th Street and Main Street late that night at around 11:30 p.m. According to the Sioux City Police Department, a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling westbound on 17th Street when the driver lost control. This ended in the vehicle overturning onto its roof on the shoulder of [...]

Linden, IA - Jesse Monigold Dies in Head-On Crash on US-18

Linden, IA – Jesse Monigold Dies in Head-On Crash on US-18

Linden, IA (July 30, 2021) – On Wednesday, July 28, a Dodgeville man lost his life following a two-vehicle crash in Linden.  The collision was reported early that morning at around 10:40 a.m. Local authorities revealed that the scene was located near the crossing of US-18 and Sinbad Road. The area was closed for some time while emergency responders were present.  According to local sources, 41-year-old Jesse Monigold of Dodgeville was traveling in a vehicle on the highway when he crossed [...]

Norwalk, IA - Three Ejected in Vehicle Rollover on I-35

Norwalk, IA – Three Ejected in Vehicle Rollover on I-35

Norwalk, IA (July 30, 2021) – A collision in Norwalk left three people with critical injuries on Thursday, July 29.  Reports from the Norwalk Fire Department revealed that the incident took place on Interstate 35 sometime that afternoon. Emergency responders were called to the scene near mile marker 60 at around 4:30 p.m. A vehicle reportedly overturned, causing three people to be ejected.  The site was closed for several hours while medical personnel were present. An ambulance was present to transport [...]

Rowley, IA - Critical Injuries After Bicycle Accident on Quasqueton Ave

Rowley, IA – Critical Injuries After Bicycle Accident on Quasqueton Ave

Rowley, IA (July 29, 2021) – There were critical injuries reported in the aftermath of a collision involving a bicycle in the Rowley area on Wednesday, July 28.  Local reports revealed that the incident occurred at the 2800 block of Quasqueton Avenue in Buchanan County. Emergency responders were sent to the scene at around 8:10 a.m. that morning. Officials from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene of a crash involving a bicycle and a passenger car.  The [...]

Mahaska Co, IA - Patrick Scanlon Injured in Motorcycle Crash on IA-163

Mahaska Co, IA – Patrick Scanlon Injured in Motorcycle Crash on IA-163

Mahaska Co, IA (July 29, 2021) – An Iowa man sustained serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash in Mahaska County on Tuesday, July 27.  The crash reportedly involved a motorcycle and a passenger car. The Iowa State Patrol revealed that the incident occurred at around 5:19 p.m. that day. Local authorities revealed that 65-year-old Patrick Scanlon of Oskaloosa was operating a Honda motorcycle while traveling westbound on IA-163.  Local sources confirmed that Scanlon’s motorcycle was rear-ended by an SUV driven by [...]