Linden, IA – Jesse Monigold Dies in Head-On Crash on US-18
Linden, IA (July 30, 2021) – On Wednesday, July 28, a Dodgeville man lost his life following a two-vehicle crash in Linden.
The collision was reported early that morning at around 10:40 a.m. Local authorities revealed that the scene was located near the crossing of US-18 and Sinbad Road. The area was closed for some time while emergency responders were present.
According to local sources, 41-year-old Jesse Monigold of Dodgeville was traveling in a vehicle on the highway when he crossed the centerline. Monigold consequently crashed head-on with an oncoming car operated by 60-year-old Warren Kasbohm of Montfort. Monigold was pronounced dead at the scene, and Kasbohm and a 15-year-old passenger suffered injuries in the crash.
Kasbohm was flown to a medical facility in Madison, while his passenger was taken to Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. An ongoing crash investigation is underway.
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.
Head-On Collisions in Iowa
According to government data, while head-on collisions account for fewer than 2% of all recorded wrecks, they have a nearly 58% death rate and are involved in more than 10% of all fatal car crashes each year. Some types of collisions are more likely to result in serious injury. Drivers who swerve into oncoming traffic are renowned for causing catastrophic head-on crashes, which are among the worst forms of traffic accidents.
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