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Knoxville, IA - Worker Seriously Injured in Accident at 3M Plant

Knoxville, IA – Worker Seriously Injured in Accident at 3M Plant

Knoxville, IA (June 5, 2021) – An accident at the 3M plant in Knoxville left one worker seriously injured early on Friday morning, June 4.  At around 1 a.m. the unidentified worker was injured in the accident. The victim was provided aid by internal 3M and responding Knoxville EMS. The sustained injuries were classified as serious by initial reports.  The wounded party was conscious when they were transported to Mercy One in Des Moines before being taken to a medical facility [...]

Perry, IA - Auto Accident at IA-141 & I Ct Results in Injuries

Perry, IA – Auto Accident at IA-141 & I Ct Results in Injuries

Perry, IA (June 5, 2021) – On Friday, June 4, a two-vehicle collision in Perry resulted in confirmed injuries.  The incident occurred at around 4:50 p.m. near the intersection of IA-141 and I Court. Emergency responders and officials from the Perry Police Department were called to the scene. Two cars reportedly crashed at the roadway crossing.  At least one involved party suffered undisclosed injuries. Local reports indicated that the injured parties were transported to Dallas County Hospital for treatment. No further [...]

Waterloo, IA - Driver Injured in Rollover Crash on E Donald St

Waterloo, IA – Driver Injured in Rollover Crash on E Donald St

Waterloo, IA (June 4, 2021) – A two-vehicle collision in the Waterloo area left one person injured on Tuesday, June 1.  According to the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at the 2600 block of E. Donald Street at around 4:06 p.m. An adult Waterloo man was driving a pickup truck while exiting a driveway on the roadway. At that time, he was rear-ended by another pickup operated by a Denver man.  The impact caused the Waterloo man’s truck [...]

Monona Co, IA - Stephen Hendrick Dies in Motorcycle Crash on IA-183

Monona Co, IA – Stephen Hendrick Dies in Motorcycle Crash on IA-183

Monona Co, IA (June 4, 2021) – A motorcycle accident on Wednesday, June 2, in Monona County resulted in the death of a Nebraska man.  Reports from the Iowa State Police revealed that two vehicles and a motorcycle collided near the Harrison County Line while traveling north on IA-183. At around 2 p.m. that afternoon, a semi-truck operated by 25-year-old Derek Henschen of Ute was traveling behind a Jeep and a motorcycle. Henschen reportedly entered the southbound lane in order [...]

Center, IA - Connie Sue Bowen Injured in Rollover at US-34 & Kidd Rd

Center, IA – Connie Sue Bowen Injured in Rollover at US-34 & Kidd Rd

Center, IA (June 3, 2021) – A two-vehicle crash in Center on Wednesday, June 2, resulted in the injury of an Emerson woman.  According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident was reported at around 1:36 p.m. that afternoon and took place at the intersection of US-34 and Kidd Road. Initial reports revealed that a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche K1500 driven by James Belt was traveling northbound on Kidd Road at the time of the crash. Belt reportedly failed to yield [...]

Marion Co, IA - Lino Rivera-Reyes Killed in Crash with Semi on IA-14

Marion Co, IA – Lino Rivera-Reyes Killed in Crash with Semi on IA-14

Marion Co, IA (June 3, 2021) – A Marshalltown man was killed following a two-vehicle accident in Marion County on Wednesday, June 2.  The fatal crash occurred on IA-14 north of Knoxville at around 5:25 a.m. that morning. Local sources revealed that Lino Rivera-Reyes of Marshalltown was traveling southbound on the highway as a semi-truck was traveling north. The two vehicles reportedly crashed head-on.  Emergency crews found Rivera-Reyes trapped inside his vehicle when they arrived. He was pronounced dead at the [...]

6.14 Charlotte, IA - Michelle Colschen Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash on IA-136

Lynnville, IA – Alan Wilson Muntz Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Hwy T38

Lynnville, IA (June 2, 2021) – Two people were injured following a two-vehicle collision in Lynville on Tuesday, June 1.  The Iowa State Patrol reported that the accident occurred on Highway T38 near East Street at around 4:30 p.m. that afternoon. Local sources indicated that 39-year-old Jennifer Marie Lunkley of Pella was traveling southbound on the highway in a Chevrolet Equinox at the time of the crash. Lunkley then crossed into northbound traffic, crashing head-on with an oncoming motorcyclist.  The rider, [...]

6.2 Mitchelville, IA - Joshua Haman Fatally Hit by Truck at IA-163 & NE 108th St

Mitchelville, IA – Joshua Haman Fatally Hit by Truck at IA-163 & NE 108th St

Mitchelville, IA (June 1, 2021) – On Tuesday, May 26, a Pella man was killed after being hit by a truck in the Mitchelville area.  The deadly accident reportedly occurred at the intersection of IA-163 and NE 108th Street. At around 5 a.m. that morning, 36-year-old Joshua Haman of Pella was traveling in a car when he overturned into a ditch. Haman’s vehicle was later found by authorities, but the driver was not present.  Nearly five hours later, Haman reportedly exited [...]

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Adair Co, IA – Worker Injured After Being Trapped in Arbor Hill Wind Farm Turbine

Adair Co, IA (June 1, 2021) – A MidAmerican Energy worker was injured on the job following an accident in Adair County on Sunday, May 30.  The incident reportedly occurred at the Arbor Hill Wind Farm outside of Stuart. Initial reports revealed that the accident was reported late that evening. One of the workers reportedly became stuck in a wind turbine.  First responders were sent to the scene to render aid to the involved party. According to company reports, emergency crews [...]

Sioux Center, IA - Eric Pauli Injured After Driver Runs Stop Sign at US-75 & 20th St

Sioux Center, IA – Eric Pauli Injured After Driver Runs Stop Sign at US-75 & 20th St

Sioux Center, IA (June 1, 2021) – A two-vehicle crash in Sioux Center on Thursday, May 27, sent seven people to the hospital.  Local authorities were called to the scene of the accident at around 7:25 a.m. that morning. Initial reports revealed that 27-year-old Eric Pauli of Brandon was traveling northbound on US-75 in a 2013 Ford van at the time of impact. At the same time, a 2009 GMC SUV driven by 22-year-old Maria Lopez-Martin was traveling west on [...]