BENTON COUNTY, Iowa — One person is dead following a crash on Highway 151 near Walford on Monday evening.
The Iowa State Patrol reported that at approximately 5:06 p.m., 33-year-old George Martin of Norway crossed the center line while traveling north and collided head-on with a semi in the southbound lanes. Martin was pronounced dead at the scene.
Highway 151 was closed in both directions due to the accident but reopened early Tuesday morning. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.