Teen Dies in Rollover Crash in Adair County
ADAIR COUNTY, Iowa — A 17-year-old was killed in a rollover crash on Saturday night east of Anita.
According to an Iowa State Patrol report, a Chevrolet Equinox left the roadway, rolled over, and came to rest in a ditch. Five individuals were transported to the hospital, with one later succumbing to injuries sustained in the incident.
Authorities are investigating the crash and have not released additional details about the victims. Multiple emergency agencies responded to the scene, and the vehicle was towed from the area.
As of the latest data from the Iowa Department of Transportation, 131 fatalities have been recorded on Iowa roads in 2023, marking an increase of 12 compared to the same period in 2022. Over the past five years, an average of 337 people have died annually in crashes statewide.