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Cedar Rapids, IA - Two Juveniles on Scooter Injured at Mt Vernon Rd & 15th St

Cedar Rapids, IA – Two Juveniles on Scooter Injured at Mt Vernon Rd & 15th St

Cedar Rapids, IA (June 10, 2021) – On Wednesday, June 9, there were serious injuries reported in the aftermath of an accident involving a scooter and a motor vehicle in the Cedar Rapids area.  Emergency responders and officials from the Cedar Rapids Police Department were called to the scene at around 4:03 p.m. Two boys under the age of 12 were riding a scooter on an alley located between 15th Street SE and Camburn Court SE. The pair entered Mount [...]

6.19 Winneshiek Co, IA - Joan Lubke Injured in ATV Accident on IA-9

Van Buren Co, IA – Andrea Jo Buechel Injured in Head-On Crash on 180th St

Van Buren Co, IA (June 10, 2021) – A two-car collision on Tuesday, June 8, in Van Buren County left two drivers injured.  The Iowa State Patrol reported that the accident occurred on 180th Street at around 4 p.m. outside of Bonaparte. A van driven by 38-year-old Andrea Jo Buechel of Farmington was traveling east on the roadway when it collided with a westbound van. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to render aid to the injured parties.  Buechel was [...]

Huxley, IA - Motorcyclist Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-35

Huxley, IA – Motorcyclist Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-35

Huxley, IA (June 9, 2021) – On Tuesday, June 7, there were reported roadway closures following a two-vehicle accident in the Huxley area.  According to local reports, the crash occurred on Interstate 35 NB early that morning. A motorcycle and another vehicle were reportedly involved in the collision. Emergency responders were called to the scene to provide aid to the injured party.  The severity and number of related injuries have not been revealed at this time. The area was closed for [...]

Vinton, IA - Dolly Ayers, Multiple Others Injured in ATV Accident on 22nd Ave

Vinton, IA – Dolly Ayers, Multiple Others Injured in ATV Accident on 22nd Ave

Vinton, IA (June 9, 2021) – A total of four people were hospitalized following an ATV accident in Vinton on Friday, June 4.  The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash occurred at Patten’s Campground located at the 5454 block of 22nd Avenue at around 8:45 p.m. that night. The driver of an ATV reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn. Local sources later revealed that 60-year-old Ladonna Fairbanks of Vinton was operating the ATV at the time [...]

6.23 Greene Co, IA - Logan Ancell Dies in Motorcycle Crash at Orchard Ave & US-30

Hinton, IA – Jill Mosbach Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash on 300th St

Hinton, IA (June 8, 2021) – Two people were left injured following a motorcycle accident on Saturday, June 5, in the Hinton area.  The incident was reported at the intersection of 300th Street and Juniper Avenue near the time of 11:27 a.m. that morning. According to the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office, Brian Ludwigs of Bronson was operating a motorcycle at the time of the crash. Ludwig reportedly lost control of the vehicle.  Both Ludwig and his passenger, Jill Mosbach of Bronson, [...]

Wapello Co, IA - Christopher Kelley Injured in Two-Car Crash on Eddyville Rd

Wapello Co, IA – Christopher Kelley Injured in Two-Car Crash on Eddyville Rd

Wapello Co, IA (June 8, 2021) – A collision in Wapello County on Saturday, June 5, left two people injured.  According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred at the crossing of Eddyville Road and US-63. A vehicle driven by 33-year-old Christopher Kelley of Kearney, Nebraska was traveling north on Eddyville Road as he was nearing a stop sign at the intersection. Kelley’s vehicle entered into the path of an eastbound SUV operated by 46-year-old Patrick McAvan of Fairfield.  McAvan’s [...]

Palo, IA - Brandon Schulte Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Vinton St

Palo, IA – Brandon Schulte Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Vinton St

Palo, IA (June 7, 2021) – A motorcycle accident in Palo left two people injured on Saturday, June 5.  The incident occurred at the 100 block of Vinton Street, near 1st Street, according to initial reports. Local officials indicated that the operator of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle lost control on the roadway, causing the bike to fall onto its side. The rider, 27-year-old Brandon Schulte of Palo, was taken by ambulance to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of sustained injuries.  The passenger [...]

6.22 Sheldon, IA - Marvella Falkena Injured in Collision at Crossroads Dr & Park St

Alton, IA – Daniel Greving Injured in Pileup Crash at W 10th St & 5th Ave

Alton, IA (June 7, 2021) – A multi-vehicle collision resulted in an Alton man being injured on Friday, June 4.  The Orange City Police Department revealed that a 2013 Nissan Altima driven by a 15-year-old Orange City girl was traveling southbound on 5th Avenue at the time of the crash. At around noon, the driver of the Nissan failed to obey a yield sign at the intersection with W. 10th Street. The Nissan crashed into an eastbound 2013 Chevrolet Equinox [...]

Linn Co, IA - Multiple Injuries in Rollover at Ivanhoe Rd & Pleasant Hill Rd

Linn Co, IA – Multiple Injuries in Rollover at Ivanhoe Rd & Pleasant Hill Rd

Linn Co, IA (June 6, 2021) – On Friday, June 4, four people were hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash in Linn County.  Local authorities and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at around 10:20 p.m. that evening. Initial reports revealed that a vehicle had overturned in a ditch on Ivanhoe Road near Pleasant Hill Road. The Suzuki Grand Vitara reportedly contained four occupants.  The driver of the Suzuki reportedly lost control while traveling on the gravel road, causing it to [...]

Cass Co, IA - Kristi Lynn Hildreth Injured in Two-Car Crash at IA-148 & Boone Rd

Cass Co, IA – Kristi Lynn Hildreth Injured in Two-Car Crash at IA-148 & Boone Rd

Cass Co, IA (June 6, 2021) – A Logan woman was injured following a collision in Cass County on Thursday, June 3.  Local authorities revealed that the crash occurred at the intersection of IA-148 and Boone Road at around 2:29 p.m. that afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a southbound 2010 Honda Civic driven by Alexis Debra Dietz-Noel was traveling on the highway when the driver attempted a U-Turn near Boone Road. At that time, 58-year old Kristi Lynn [...]