Iowa

Two People Killed in Accident at I-80 in Dallas County, IA

Date
August 18, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-80, Minden, Dallas County, IA, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Iowa State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-80
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided with a barrier wall before catching fire


What Happened

Iowa State Patrol officials have begun investigating a crash that killed two people at I-80 in Dallas County, IA on August 18th, 2023. Police say the incident happened right before midnight. Investigators believe a semi-truck collided with a concrete barrier for unknown reasons, the impact causing the vehicle to catch fire. Both the driver and an additional occupant, who were not publicly identified, were killed in the crash. Additional information was not immediately available.

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