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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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 [...]