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Dubuque, IA - Haley Smith Injured After Drive Fails to Yield at Locust and Charter St

Dubuque, IA – Haley Smith Injured After Drive Fails to Yield at Locust and Charter St

Dubuque, IA (May 22, 2021) – There were multiple injuries following a two-car collision in the Dubuque area on Thursday, May 20.  Local reports revealed that the accident took place at the intersection of S. Locust Street and Charter Street. At around 7:20 a.m. that morning, 65-year-old Thomas A. McNamer of Dubuque was traveling on Locust Street when he attempted to make a left turn onto Charter Street. At the same time, 18-year-old Haley L. Smith of Sherill was traveling [...]

Breda, IA - Tamie Dawn Ryken Injured in Two-Car Crash on US-71

Breda, IA – Tamie Dawn Ryken Injured in Two-Car Crash on US-71

Breda, IA (May 21, 2021) – On Tuesday, May 18, a two-vehicle collision in the Breda area resulted in serious injuries.  The incident occurred at around 2:28 p.m. that afternoon on US-71. The Iowa State Patrol revealed that 27-year-old Darion Dru Bradley of Arcadia was driving a 2006 Dodge Durango south on the highway. Bradley reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel, colliding with a southbound 1999 Pontiac Firebird near the intersection with 110th Street.  Bradley left the roadway and overturned multiple [...]

Tipton, IA - Critical Injuries in Semi-Truck Collision at IA-38 & 265th St

Tipton, IA – Critical Injuries in Semi-Truck Collision at IA-38 & 265th St

Tipton, IA (May 21, 2021) – A two-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck in the Tipton area left two people injured on Wednesday, May 19.  According to the Iowa State Patrol, the incident occurred near the crossing of IA-38 and 265th Street at around 2:15 p.m. Local reports revealed that a Freightliner semi was traveling southbound on the highway when it collided with a Toyota Avalon. Emergency responders were called to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties.  Both drivers [...]

6.18 Waterloo, IA - Two-Vehicle Injury Crash at US-63 & Martin Rd

Rock Island, IA – Two Injured in Head-On Collision on 11th St

Rock Island, IA (May 20, 2021) – Two people were hospitalized following a two-car collision in the Rock Island area on Wednesday, May 19.  The accident reportedly occurred near the Mcdonald’s located on 11th Street at around 12 p.m. Two vehicles collided head-on at the scene. Footage from the crash site revealed that a white minivan and a dark-colored sedan were involved in the impact.  Two involved parties were transported to a local hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. Southbound [...]

Dike, IA - Jon Espenscheid Killed in Golf-Cart Crash on Country Club Ln

Dike, IA – Jon Espenscheid Killed in Golf-Cart Crash on Country Club Ln

Dike, IA (May 20, 2021) – A man operating a golf cart was killed following a collision in Dike on Saturday, May 15.  The deadly accident occurred at the 300 block of Country Club Lane at around 12:49 p.m. Local reports revealed that 56-year-old Jon Espenscheid was driving across the roadway in a golf cart in order to enter a golf course. It was at that time that Espencheid was hit by a southbound SUV.  Espenscheid sustained critical injuries and was [...]

Muscatine, IA - James Laing Killed in Two-Car Crash at US-61 & 41st St

Muscatine, IA – James Laing Killed in Two-Car Crash at US-61 & 41st St

Muscatine, IA (May 19, 2021) – On Sunday, May 16, a two-vehicle collision in the Muscatine area left one man with fatal injuries.  The fatal crash took place at around 2:17 p.m. at the intersection of US-61 and 41st Street. The Iowa State Patrol reported that Jill Lovell of Muscatine was traveling southeast on 41st Street in a 2004 Buick LaSabre at the time of the accident. Local reports revealed that Lovell failed to yield while crossing the highway and [...]

Albany, IA - Katherine Showers Killed in Truck Accident on IA-136

Albany, IA – Katherine Showers Killed in Truck Accident on IA-136

Albany, IA (May 19, 2021) – A deadly head-on crash involving a semi-truck outside of Albany resulted in the death of an Oskaloosa woman on Saturday, May 15.  Initial reports indicated that the fatal accident occurred on IA-136 late that night. A vehicle driven by 59-year-old Katherine Showers of Oskaloosa was traveling westbound on the highway while a commercial vehicle operated by 49-year-old Marvin Anderson of Gilman City was traveling east. The two vehicles collided head-on.  Showers sustained fatal injuries and [...]

Dunkerton, IA - Multiple Injuries in Deadly Rollover Crash on Mount Vernon Rd

Dunkerton, IA – Multiple Injuries in Deadly Rollover Crash on Mount Vernon Rd

Dunkerton, IA (May 18, 2021) – On Sunday, May 16, a teen was killed and three others injured following a rollover accident in the Dunkerton area.  The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Mount Vernon Road and Nesbit Road late that evening. A 15-year-old passenger sustained fatal injuries after being ejected from the vehicle after it overturned near the roadway crossing. She was pronounced dead at the scene by attending medical personnel.  Another passenger, a 17-year-old Dunkerton woman, was also [...]

Bouton, IA - Morgan Terry Injured in Stop-Sign Crash at IA-141 & Quinlan Ave

Bouton, IA – Morgan Terry Injured in Stop-Sign Crash at IA-141 & Quinlan Ave

Bouton, IA (May 18, 2021) – Three people were injured after a driver ran a stop sign in Bouton on Monday, May 17.  Initial reports revealed that the crash occurred at the intersection of IA-141 and Quinlan Avenue. According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, Morgan Terry of Ankeny was driving eastbound on the highway at the time of the impact. Darlene Onken of Carroll reportedly ran a stop sign, entering the path of Terry’s vehicle and colliding with the [...]

Spencer, IA - Alex Leewright Killed in Motorcycle Accident on US-71

Spencer, IA – Alex Leewright Killed in Motorcycle Accident on US-71

Spencer, IA (May 17, 2021) – A two-vehicle collision in Spencer resulted in the death of a motorcyclist on Saturday, May 15.  Initial reports indicated that the fatal crash took place at the intersection of US-71 and 13th Street SW. At around 3:30 p.m., a Honda motorcycle was reportedly involved in a crash with a minivan. Local sources later revealed that the van was making a turn when it entered the path of the motorcyclist.  The rider crashed into the front [...]