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Siouxland tri-state troopers respond to over 100 crashes during winter storm

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Troopers in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota responded to numerous incidents, including one deadly crash, as a winter storm blew through the states. In Iowa, state troopers responded to a total of 412 calls for service between Tuesday at 9 p.m. through Wednesday at noon. Of those incidents, there were 344 motorist assists. There were 68 crashes the Iowa State Patrol responded to and 59 that involved property damage. There were also nine injuries during the winter storm. Tow ban lifted in Woodbury County The Nebraska State Patrol said that troopers responded to more than 300 motorist assists since the storm started on Tuesday. Additional troopers were also called to assist. They also responded to 28 crashes, one of which killed two people. The crash took place Tuesday around 4 p.m. near Grand Island. NSP said a Chevrolet Trailblazer was going west on Interstate 80 when the driver lost control. The SUV crossed the median and then hit am eastbound semi. The two people in the SUV – Emelin Ortega Rodas, 25, and Daniel Ortega Marroquin, 62, both of Lexington – were both pronounced dead at the scene. The semi driver was taken to a hospital with injuries considered non-life-threatening. NSP considered the severe weather to be a factor in the crash. They are continuing to investigate the incident. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety told KCAU 9 that District Two of the South Dakota Highway Patrol responded to dozens of incidents between midnight on Tuesday and 3 p.m. on Wednesday. In total, troopers responded to 22 crashes involving property damage and three involving injuries. They also assisted 27 motorists, helped with 26 vehicle slide-ins, and responded to nine abandoned vehicles. District Two of the Highway Patrol covers the southeast region of the state. School bus hit in minor collision at Irving Elementary Road conditions in all states were still impacted Wednesday. Even with conditions improving, drivers in all states are asked to exercise caution while driving. For a specific state's road conditions, check their individual 511 websites. The websites also have cameras showing road conditions on some highways. Nebraska 511 Iowa 511 South Dakota 511 And for the latest weather any time in Siouxland, visit the . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.