Iowa

Marion Schminke Killed in Accident at 61st St Ln and 30th Ave in Benton County, IA

Date of Accident
August 11, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Marion Schminke
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

61st St Ln & 30th Ave Dr, Benton County, IA, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at 61st St Ln and 30th Ave in Benton County, IA on August 11th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 5 p.m. According to authorities, a passenger vehicle on 61st St was struck by a truck that pulled away from  stop sign at the intersection. The vehicles were forced from the road into a ditch and the driver of the truck, identified as 91-year-old Marion Schminke, suffered fatal injuries. The driver of the car was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Iowa State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Truck
Road/Highway
61st St Ln and 30th Ave
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Truck collided with a passenger car at an intersection

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