Muscatine man dead in Scott County crash
A 71-year-old man from Muscatine is dead after a single-vehicle crash in rural Scott County last night, according to a news release from the Scott County Sheriff's Department.
The Scott Emergency Communication Center received a call of a single motor vehicle accident at the intersection of 165th Street and 70th Avenue north of Blue Grass on March 24 at about 9:32 p.m. The Scott County Sheriff's Office responded and an initial investigation showed that a 2018 Nissan Rogue was traveling south on 70th Avenue approaching the intersection of 165th Street. The driver of the Rogue, identified as a 71-year-old man from Muscatine, apparently left the roadway, crossed the center line and went over into the east ditch. The vehicle went airborne, struck a utility pole and landed on the driver's side. The driver was wearing his seatbelt but died from his injuries.
The accident is under investigation by the Scott County Sheriff's Accident Investigation Unit. The driver's name is not being released, pending notification of family. The Scott Emergency Communications Center, Blue Grass Fire Department, Blue Grass Police Department, Walcott Police Department Scott County Medic EMS and MedForce assisted at the scene.
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