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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 [...]

Fayette Co, IA – Driver Cited in Pileup Injury Crash at IA-150 & Major Rd

Fayette Co, IA (July 15, 2021) – On Tuesday, July 13, two people were injured and a West Union woman was ticketed in the aftermath of a multi-vehicle crash in Fayette County. The incident was reported late that evening near the time of 7:10 p.m. near the intersection of IA-150 and Major Road outside of Eldorado. When Fayette County sheriff deputies arrived, they found that 19-year-old Morgan Molseed of West Union was traveling across IA-150 when she collided with a [...]

Muscatine Co, IA – Two Fatalities in Plane Crash at IA-38 & 170th St

Muscatine Co, IA (July 15, 2021) – A small plane crash that was reported on Wednesday afternoon, July 14, in northern Muscatine County resulted in two confirmed fatalities. The airplane reportedly crash-landed near the intersection of IA-38 and 170th Street, While at the scene, officials from the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one person was dead at the scene. While searching for other victims, emergency responders later found another fatality related to the incident. The accident reportedly involved a private [...]

Des Moines, IA – UPDATE: Javier Yescas Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Ingersoll Ave

Des Moines, IA (July 14, 2021) – Officials from the Des Moines Police Department have revealed the identity of the man who was killed following a two-vehicle crash on Friday, July 9. Local authorities have disclosed that 26-year-old Javier Casio Yescas of Des Moines was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a pickup truck. The deadly accident occurred on Ingersoll Avenue near 17th Street. Late that night, paramedics were dispatched to the scene. Initial sources indicated that Yescas was traveling [...]

Davenport, IA – Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injuries at Washington St & Pleasant St

Davenport, IA (July 14, 2021) – An intersection in Davenport was closed due to a pileup collision with injuries on Wednesday, July 14. According to local reports, the scene was located near the crossing of Washington Street and Pleasant Street, north of the Taco Bell on Locust Street. Initial sources indicated that multiple vehicles were involved in the crash. Emergency responders were present at the scene to provide needed aid to the crash victims. Authorities reported that the incident began in [...]

Adair Co, IA – Accident Involving Semi-Truck, Passenger Van on I-80

Adair Co, IA (July 13, 2021) – A two-vehicle crash involving a commercial truck in Adair County resulted in injuries on Monday, July 12. According to local reports, a passenger van and a semi-truck crashed on Interstate 80 near Exit 97. The call came into local authorities at around 6:23 p.m. Multiple emergency response units were called to the scene to render aid to the injured parties. The area was closed for several hours while medical personnel were present. At this [...]

Dubuque Co, IA – Gertrude Tauke Injured in Collision at Swiss Valley Rd & Cascade Rd

Dubuque Co, IA (July 13, 2021) – On Saturday, July 10, a Dyersville woman was hospitalized following a two-vehicle accident in Dubuque County. The incident was reported by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office at around 2:50 p.m. Two cars reportedly collided at the intersection of Swiss Valley Road and Cascade Road. Local sources revealed that 37-year-old Aaron K. Barbee of Monticello was traveling on N. Cascade Road when they failed to yield at a stop sign at the crossroad. Barbee crashed [...]

Linn Co, IA – Lois Winch Dies in Rollover Accident on US-151 near Stone Rd

Linn Co, IA (July 12, 2021) – A single-vehicle crash in Linn County resulted in two confirmed deaths on Sunday afternoon, July 11. Local reports revealed that the fatal accident occurred on US-151 near the intersection with Stone Road. Officials from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the scene at around 3:30 p.m. that day. When emergency responders arrived, they discovered a white 2006 Mercury Mountaineer submerged in the water underneath a bridge. Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle traveling [...]

Cedar Rapids, IA – Man Injured in Fall From the Palmer Building on 1st Ave

Cedar Rapids, IA (July 12, 2021) – Late on Sunday, July 11, there were life-threatening injuries reported after a man fell from a tall building in Cedar Rapids. Reports from the Cedar Rapids Police Department indicated that the incident occurred that evening at around 11:29 p.m. Authorities received a report about a man that was hanging off the edge of a building located at the 411 block of 4st Avenue. The structure is commonly referred to as the Palmer Building [...]

Clinton, IA – Driver Killed in Head-On Crash with Semi on US-30

Clinton, IA (July 11, 2021) – In the Clinton area, a two-vehicle accident on Sunday, July 11, ended in a fatality. According to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on the US-30 Mississippi River Bridge. A pickup truck was reportedly traveling westbound on the highway when the crash occurred. At the same time, a semi-truck was headed eastbound. The vehicles reportedly crashed head-on at the scene. The driver of the pickup sustained fatal injuries and [...]