Iowa

One Person Killed in Accident at Hwy 63 near Grinnell, IA

Date
March 13, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 63, Grinnell, IA, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Iowa State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
SUV, Pickup Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 63
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

SUV collided with a pickup towing a trailer


What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at Hwy 63 near Grinnell, IA on March 13th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 1:56 p.m. According to investigators, an SUV headed southbound collided with a pickup towing a trailer at the intersection with Hwy 6. The collision caused the truck to veer into an eastbound lane and collided with a semi-truck. The vehicles were pushed from the road into a ditch where the SUV caught fire. The driver of the SUV died at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. The semi-truck driver is believed to have been uninjured. Additional information was not available.

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