DAVIS COUNTY, Iowa — One person was killed and three others, including a 5-year-old child, were injured in a crash on Highway 2 Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, a car rear-ended another vehicle, resulting in the death of the driver. Emergency responders from the Iowa State Patrol and local medical units arrived on the scene to provide aid.
Authorities reported that the injured individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The accident led to temporary lane closures while crews cleared the scene and conducted an investigation. No additional information regarding the victims has been released.
As of now, the Iowa Department of Transportation's latest data indicates 241 fatalities on Iowa roads in 2023, surpassing last year's total by 11. Over the last five years, an average of 337 people have died in statewide crashes annually.