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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 [...]

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 [...]