Eddyville, IA – Two-Vehicle Crash with Garbage Truck on US-63 Ends in Fatality

Eddyville, IA (July 17, 2021) – On Friday, July 16, one person was killed and another injured following a two-car accident in Eddyville. 

Emergency responders and Mahaska County officials were dispatched to the scene of the deadly crash on US-63 NB at around 4 p.m. According to initial reports, a blue four-door sedan was turning onto the highway when it was broadsided by an oncoming garbage truck. The vehicle became trapped underneath the truck in the impact. 

One occupant of the passenger car suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by attending medical personnel. A second occupant was found unresponsive by responding paramedics and transported to a local hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported in the incident, and the identities of the involved parties are currently pending notification of next of kin. 

An ongoing investigation into the accident is being handled by local authorities. 

This firm offers our condolences to all families of those involved and we hope the injured, a speedy recovery. If we can assist with the recovery, please contact the firm.

Fatal Trucking Accidents in Iowa

Over 500,000 semi-truck accidents are reported annually in the United States, ending in thousands of fatalities. Smaller vehicle occupants are more likely than those in huge trucks to experience life-threatening injuries in a collision involving an 18-wheeler, according to national accident statistics, and these occurrences are known to result in fatalities. Commercial trucks move the majority of products and freight across the country, and their massive weight puts passengers in passenger cars in danger.

You must pick a law company with the appropriate expertise and experience when a family member dies in an unanticipated auto accident. After a loved one dies in an unforeseen car accident, the legal counsel you get may have a big impact on your case. Wrongful death claims in Iowa are notoriously tough to win, and pursuing one on its own will just add to the difficulty. 

It is critical to file a wrongful death claim as soon as possible after a family member has died. For more than 40 years, the Lombardi Law Firm has defended families in wrongful death claims throughout Iowa, and we are ready to put our knowledge and experience to work for you.

To cheat wounded individuals of their lawful recompense, big insurance companies employ a variety of strategies. Don’t fool yourself into believing you can take on a large insurance provider on your own. You’ll quickly discover that just telling your side of the story won’t get you rewarded.

Many families try to deal with these challenging situations on their own, which, as we all know, seldom works out. Our wrongful death attorneys in Iowa go above and above for their clients on a daily basis, and our legal team has the legal skills to make arguments and gather evidence in your case.

If a member of your family has been killed in an Iowa truck accident, contact the Lombardi Law Firm immediately away at 515-222-1110 to explore your legal options.

Notes: We use outside sources when writing these accident posts and do not verify all facts surrounding each accident. If you find any information that is not accurate, please let us know so that we can update the post with the correct information. We will remove a story upon request. 

Disclaimers: The information in this post should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. Always seek medical attention if you have been injured in an accident. This post is not a solicitation for business. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident.