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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 [...]

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Denison, IA – Theresa Mae Denery Killed in Head-On Collision on US-59

Denison, IA (May 17, 2021) – A deadly head-on crash in Denison left one dead and three others injured early on Saturday morning, May 15.  According to the Iowa State Patrol, the fatal accident occurred on US-59. Initial reports revealed that 30-year-old Theresa Mae Denery of Cherokee was traveling northbound on the highway in a 2017 Nissan Sentra at the time of the impact. Denery reportedly crossed the centerline on the roadway, colliding head-on with a 2018 Toyota Camry.  Denery sustained [...]

Des Moines, IA - Kieran Stirling Killed in Crash at Guthrie Ave & Hubbell Ave

Des Moines, IA – Kieran Stirling Killed in Crash at Guthrie Ave & Hubbell Ave

Des Moines, IA (May 16, 2021) – A Des Moines man was killed following a three-vehicle collision on Thursday, May 13.  The deadly accident occurred at the crossing of Guthrie Avenue and Hubbell Avenue that evening. According to local sources, 53-year-old Kieran Stirling of Des Moines suffered critical injuries in the impact and was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Emergency responders were called to the scene to provide aid to the injured parties.  Local reports revealed that 35-year-old Ashley [...]

Polk Co, IA - Passenger Critically Injured in Accident on Berwick Dr

Polk Co, IA – Passenger Critically Injured in Accident on Berwick Dr

Polk Co, IA (May 16, 2021) – The passenger involved in a single-vehicle crash in Polk County on Friday, May 14, was left with critical injuries.  According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of a motor vehicle was traveling on NE Berwick Drive when they lost control near the 6600 block. The car crashed into a guard rail on the bridge. The vehicle fell off the roadway, causing the passenger to be pierced by a wooden rail.  Emergency responders [...]

Guthrie Co, IA - Steven Derry Injured in Tractor Accident at Justice Rd & 140th St

Guthrie Co, IA – Steven Derry Injured in Tractor Accident at Justice Rd & 140th St

Guthrie Co, IA (May 15, 2021) – A collision between a tractor and a pickup truck in rural Guthrie County resulted in injuries on Wednesday, May 12.  According to initial reports, the accident occurred that evening near the time of 8:45 p.m. at the crossing of Justice Road and 140th Street. Local sources revealed that 60-year-old Steven Kevin Derry of Audubon was traveling northbound on a 1970 International 856 tractor at the time of the crash. The tractor was rear-ended [...]

6.18 Allamakee Co, IA - Sandra Davis-McDowell Injured in Deadly Crash on Volney Rd

Garrison, IA – Worker Injured in Roller Accident at Wendling Quarries on 61st St

Garrison, AI (May 15, 2021) – A rollover accident at a local quarry in Garrison left one worker injured on Thursday, May 13.  The incident occurred at the Wendling Quarries, located at the 1851 block of 61st Street, in Benton County. Local authorities were notified of the workplace accident that morning at around 8:21 a.m. The 23-year-old male worker was caught inside a roller and was freed by his co-workers before emergency responders arrived.  The injured party was taken to Virginia [...]