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5.27 Pottawattamie Co, IA - Callie Derfinlinger Killed in Semi Crash on I-80

Pottawattamie Co, IA – Callie Derfinlinger Killed in Semi Crash on I-80

Pottawattamie Co, IA (May 27, 2021) – A Johnston woman was killed after being involved in a collision with a semi-truck in Pottawattamie County on Wednesday, May 26.  The deadly crash occurred on Interstate 80 at the 35.5-mile marker at around 11:08 a.m. that morning. Local reports revealed that one driver, 35-year-old Callie Rose Lisa Derfinlinger of Johnston, suffered fatal injuries in the impact. She was taken to Avoca Rescue to Myrtue Medical Center by emergency responders where she later [...]

Johnston, IA - Pedestrian Injured in Crash at Merle Hay Rd & 61st Ave

Johnston, IA – Pedestrian Injured in Crash at Merle Hay Rd & 61st Ave

Johnston, IA (May 26, 2021) – On Tuesday, May 25, a pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a motor vehicle in the Johnston area.  The collision occurred at around 10:30 a.m. that morning at the corner of Merle Hay Road and 61st Avenue. A pedestrian was reportedly crossing at the intersection when he was struck by an oncoming driver. First responders were called to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties.  The injured pedestrian was taken to a [...]

Polk Co, IA - Pedestrian Fatally Hit by Dump Truck on E University Ave

Polk Co, IA – Pedestrian Fatally Hit by Dump Truck on E University Ave

Polk Co, IA (May 26, 2021) – One person is dead after being involved in a pedestrian accident Tuesday, May 25, in the Polk County area.  Local authorities were notified of the deadly crash early that morning at around 10 a.m. The collision occurred at the 10400 block of E. University Avenue near NE 104th Street. A pedestrian was reportedly struck by an Aspen Waste Systems dump truck.  The injured party sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. [...]

Alvord, IA - William Payton Hit, Injured by BNSF Train on 210th St

Alvord, IA – William Payton Hit, Injured by BNSF Train on 210th St

Alvord, IA (May 25, 2021) – A Sioux Falls man was hospitalized after his car was hit by a train on Friday, May 21, in Alvord.  The incident occurred at around noon near a railway crossing on 210th Street. The Lyon’s County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 2019 Ford Explorer driven by 64-year-old William Payton of Sioux Falls was traveling westbound on the roadway at the time of the accident. The man was struck by a BNSF Railway train while [...]

Tiffin, IA - Critical Injuries in Pedestrian Crash at Jackson St & Deer View Ave

Tiffin, IA – Critical Injuries in Pedestrian Crash at Jackson St & Deer View Ave

Tiffin, IA (May 25, 2021) – On Monday, May 24, a woman was critically injured after being hit by a motor vehicle in the Tiffan area.  Initial reports revealed that the crash occurred at the corner of Jackson Street and Deer View Avenue at around 8 a.m. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a woman was traveling at the intersection when she was struck by an oncoming car. The injured pedestrian was transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and [...]

Guthrie Co, IA - EMTs Called to Two-Vehicle Injury Collision on I-80

Guthrie Co, IA – EMTs Called to Two-Vehicle Injury Collision on I-80

Guthrie Co, IA (May 24, 2021) – On Thursday, May 20, there were confirmed injuries resulting from a car crash in Guthrie County.  The incident was reported by local authorities that night at around 5:15 p.m. According to the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, two vehicles were reportedly involved in the accident. At least one person suffered undisclosed injuries in the crash.  Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the injured parties. The crash victims were transported to [...]

Waterloo, IA - Robin Farley Injured in Two-Car Rollover at W 6th St & Washington St

Waterloo, IA – Robin Farley Injured in Two-Car Rollover at W 6th St & Washington St

Waterloo, IA (May 24, 2021) – A two-vehicle accident in the Waterloo area resulted in the injury of a Denver woman on Sunday, May 23.  The site was located near the intersection of W. 6th Street and Washington Street, according to local sources. At around 7:45 a.m., Robin Farley of Denver was traveling in a Ford Fusion when she was hit by a Dodge pickup truck. The driver of the pickup, Alexander Andera of Riceville, reportedly braked, causing his vehicle [...]

Stuart, IA - Yevgeniya Oleinikov Injured in Trucking Crash on I-80 near MM 90

Stuart, IA – Yevgeniya Oleinikov Injured in Trucking Crash on I-80 near MM 90

Stuart, IA (May 23, 2021) – Two people were reportedly injured after a semi-truck overturned in Adair County outside of the Stuart area on Friday, May 21.  The accident reportedly occurred on Interstate 80 WB near mile marker 90. At around 11:44 p.m. that evening, a 2018 semi-tractor-trailer operated by 27-year-old Yevgeniya Oleinikov of Citrus Grove, California was traveling westbound on the highway when the truck veered to the right. The commercial vehicle entered a ditch where it overturned.  Both lanes [...]

6.23 Dubuque, IA - Jeleighsa Hamilton Injured in DUI Crash at Dodge St & Cedar Cross Rd

Sioux Co, IA – James Keizer Injured in Bus Collision at 370th St & Hickory Ave

Sioux Co, IA (May 22, 2021) – On Friday, May 21, a two-vehicle collision in Sioux County resulted in multiple injuries.  Officials from the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene at around 3:50 p.m. that afternoon. A 2017 Blue Bird bus reportedly collided with a 2012 Jeep Liberty at the corner of 370th Street and Hickory Avenue. The operator of the bus, 74-year-old James Keizer of Hull had stopped at the intersection and was in the process [...]

Bremer Co, IA - Emily Saathoff Injured in Sideswipe at Midway Ave & 250th St

Bremer Co, IA – Emily Saathoff Injured in Sideswipe at Midway Ave & 250th St

Bremer Co, IA (May 22, 2021) – On Thursday, May 20, a two-car crash in Bremer County left a local woman with injuries.  Local authorities reported that the incident occurred at the crossing of Midway Avenue and 250th Street that evening at around 5:15 p.m. A red pickup truck driven by 32-year-old Joshua Meinert was traveling through the intersection when it broadsided an oncoming Hyundai Santa Fe. First responders were sent to the scene to provide aid to the involved [...]