Iowa Department of Public Safety
Eugene T. Meyer, Commissioner
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Telephone Number: (515) 725-6182
Facsimile Number: (515) 725-6195

Colonel Patrick J. Hoye, Chief

MAN DIES IN HEAD-ON CRASH ON I-35

Des Moines, IOWA --- the Iowa State Patrol (ISP) is investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 35 in Story County. At 2:34 a.m., the Iowa State Patrol clocked a 1998 Ford Focus going 108 mph along I-35 at Highway 3 in Franklin County. The Trooper attempted to make a traffic stop when the driver began driving erratically.

A Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy deployed stop sticks at the 126 mile marker, disabling the vehicle's left front tire. At that time, the driver turned off the vehicle's headlights. The pursuit continued southbound on I-35 into Story County.

Near the 116 mile marker, the driver crossed the median and was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-35. He passed several vehicles before colliding head-on with a semi truck. The name of the deceased, a 47 year old male, is not being released pending family notification. The semi driver was not hurt in the accident.

Iowa State Patrol District One is investigating. The name of the deceased will be released once family has been notified.

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