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1 killed after being struck by semi while changing tire on shoulder of I-80 in Poweshiek County
POWESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa — A North Carolina man was killed after he was struck by a semi while he was changing a tire on a semi-trailer on the shoulder of Interstate 80. 1 in custody following evacuation of EMC Events Center downtown According to the Iowa State Patrol, at around 7 a.m. Thursday a semi hauling a section of a wind turbine eastbound on I-80 experienced a tire issue and pulled over near the 184-mile marker near Grinnell. The driver of the semi's pilot vehicle, identified as 55-year-old Brenton Fergia from North Carolina, also pulled over and parked his vehicle behind the semi-trailer. The ISP said that Fergia got out of his vehicle and began to work on changing the semi's problem tire when another eastbound semi crashed into the pilot vehicle, which subsequently struck Fergia. According to a crash report, Fergia was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, the ISP said. Iowa News: 1 killed after being struck by semi while changing tire on shoulder of I-80 in Poweshiek County Extreme heat builds in this weekend Three more measles cases confirmed in eastern Iowa WHO 13 Farm Report: Thursday, June 19th Iowa State Fair announces 'animated' butter cow companion sculpture Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Man traveling 114mph leads Iowa State Patrol on chase
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Clive man traveling 114mph led Iowa State Patrol officers on a chase across Interstate 235 early Saturday morning. According to court documents, just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, an Iowa State Patrol officer stationed on I-235 at mile marker 10 recorded the defendant going 106mph on LIDAR in a posted 55mph zone. The officer says the defendant didn't slow down and was then recorded going 114mph in a 60mph zone on RADAR, court records state. The officer observed the driver pass two vehicles on the shoulder of the interstate. CIWW gives weekend update as lawn watering ban continues The officer activated their lights and siren and began pursuing the defendant, according to court records. The defendant continued to travel at speeds more than 100mph in a posted 65mph zone, court records state. The chase ran on Interstate 235 before continuing onto Interstate 80, then Highway 65, and exiting at Hubble Avenue, court documents state. According to court documents, the defendant continued to elude officers and failed to stop at red lights while weaving around traffic. The defendant continued to drive at speeds over 100mph on Hubble Avenue before losing control of the vehicle, driving over the curb, and disabling his vehicle at I-235 and 6th Avenue, court documents state. The driver was then taken into custody by officials. The defendant admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages before operating the motor vehicle, and an unopened can of beer was found in the car, according to court documents. The defendant consented to a breath test indicating a BAC of .129, court documents state. Court documents state that the defendant's driver's license was barred as a habitual offender beginning September 2024. 18-year-old Edwin Torres was taken into custody and charged with, Eluding, Speeding 25 Over the Limit Driving While Barred Operating While Under the Influence, 1st Offense Reckless Driving Driving in Improper Lane/Wrong Direction Prohibited Speeding Over 55 Zone, 21 or over Possession of Alcohol by Person Underage, 1st Offense Torres was booked into the Polk County Jail and is being held on a $8,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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One pedestrian killed in Ames car crash, second injured
A pedestrian in Ames was killed on June 13 after being struck by a car. At approximately 7:50 p.m. on June 13, Ames officers were called to a car crash at the intersection of Bloomington and Grand Avenue, according to a news release. The accident involved two pedestrians who had been struck by a car. One victim was pronounced dead at Mary Greeley Medical Center shortly following the accident. The other was transferred to a hospital in Des Moines and is in an unknown condition. The intersection is on the north side of the city near the North Grand Mall and a Walmart store. There are several CyRide bus stops in the area. The Iowa State Patrol is investigating the crash, the news release said. A more detailed report was not yet available. Norah Judson is a reporter for the Register. Reach her at njudson@ This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Ames car crash: Pedestrian killed, one injured near North Grand Mall
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12-06-2025
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Man charged with homicide by motor vehicle after 2 people killed in Carroll County hit-and-run
CARROLL COUNTY, Iowa (KCAU) — A man has been arrested after he allegedly killed two people in a hit-and-run in Carroll County. According to a release from the Iowa State Patrol, the crash happened on April 14 at around 10:40 p.m. The crash happened at the intersection of 220th Street and Hawthorne Avenue. Officials said that when they arrived at the scene, they found a Hyundai Santa Fe that had been hit in a hit-and-run crash. There were three victims of the crash. Story continues below Top Story: Recent incident at Sac County Jail highlights need for new facility Lights & Sirens: Suspect shot at during pursuit in stolen vehicle, Dakota Co Sheriff says Sports: West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Officials identified the victims as Elvin Murillo Castro, 17, Carlos Murillo Castro, 24, and Pedro Castro Murillo, 55. Elvin and Pedro were killed in the crash, officials said. Carlos was transported to Des Moines via helicopter with serious injuries. Troy Bluml, 51, has been charged with two counts of homicide by motor vehicle and one count of serious injury by motor vehicle in connection to the crash. Officials said he turned himself in on June 11. He had previously been arrested on April 15 for leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-06-2025
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Increase in ATV/UTV popularity brings more crashes on roads
DES MOINES, Iowa — More Iowans are buying UTVs and ATVs, but that also means, unfortunately, there are more crashes and deaths happening too. Back in 2022, an Iowa law passed that allows ATVs and UTVs on two-lane or county highways. The thing is, you are only allowed to go 35 miles an hour in them. Since that law was passed, these vehicles are rapidly growing in popularity in Iowa. The DNR says there were about 39,000 UTVs registered in 2022. In 2024, there were 57,000 registered. A University of Iowa study found that the state is averaging more than 200 ATV and UTV crashes every year. There were 20 deaths on the road in Iowa last year. 'One of the things that we typically see as people riding these in excess of 35 miles an hour. A lot of these vehicles are not street acclimated. They are more of an off-road type vehicle. So that's why we need to go at the reduced speeds as they are not outfitted with the proper tires and different things to do those higher speeds on the roadway and pavement,' Sgt. Alex Dinkla with Iowa State Patrol said. 'But one of the things we really see is people driving way too fast and approaching these intersections at improper speeds. And then the motoring public is not aware that these vehicles are driving that fast and they kind of blend in similar to a motorcycle at these intersections.' 1 critically injured in Madison County jobsite accident So far in 2025, there have been three deaths on the road from ATVs and UTVs. 'Some of the typical crashes that we've been seeing are these vehicles meeting head on. A lot of these ATVs seem to be riding in the middle of the roadway. They're getting hit head-on by another car. Intersections. These vehicles are easily put into a blind spot from an actual car or a pickup truck,' Dinkla said. 'So there's two messages there. One is to the person driving the motor vehicle. Make sure to check those intersections, two, three different times before you proceed into an intersection,' he added. 'But also with an ATV or UTV to make sure that you're driving with a due regard of what are the other folks going to do. Kind of similar to a motorcycle. What is that car going to do? Because you got to remember your vehicle versus a full-sized truck or a car. It's not going to fare very well in a crash.' So what is required to drive an ATV or UTV on the road in Iowa? You must have it registered with the DNR with the sticker displayed. You have to be 18 with your valid license, plus have insurance, functioning equipment and a visible slow-moving vehicle sign. Officials also stress the importance of driving sober, just like a normal car. Being in an ATV or UTV is even more vulnerable than a car. They also urge people to wear a helmet and a safety harness. You can find more info at Iowa News: Hot, muggy Wednesday and storm chances Iowa HHS reports second case of measles in state this year Increase in ATV/UTV popularity brings more crashes on roads Dozens of dogs rescued from 'neglectful conditions' at eastern Iowa breeder nearly 2 years after first rescue Satanic Temple accuses Iowa officials of religious discrimination Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
