Adel, IA – One person has died following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Dallas County, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said dispatchers received a call at approximately 8:34 a.m. on November 12 regarding a collision at the intersection of Highway 44 (240th Street) and J Avenue (P-58). Deputies and emergency responders arrived to find one adult deceased at the scene. The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notification.
According to the preliminary investigation, a passenger vehicle collided with a semi-truck hauling a grain trailer. The Iowa State Patrol is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash.
The intersection remains closed as investigators work at the scene. Drivers are urged to avoid the area until further notice. Updates on the roadway reopening will be provided through the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office app and social media channels.
The Adel Fire Department, Dallas County EMS, and the Iowa State Patrol assisted at the scene.
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