The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports charges have been filed in connection with a double fatal accident that occurred on Highway 44 four-miles east of Kimballton on Sept. 27th, 2013. 42-year old James David Gibson, of Panora, faces charges that include Driving Left of Center (with enhanced penalty), and Speeding 10 miles per hour or less over the limit (with enhanced penalty). Killed in the crash, was 79-year old Doris Akers and 82-year old Harold Akers, both of Exira.

An investigation by the Iowa State Patrol concluded Gibson was traveling west in a 2012 Ford F-150 pickup when the vehicle’s tires made contact with the south fog line and rumble strips in the eastbound lane, before Gibson attempted to return to the westbound lane. The Akers van was traveling east on Highway 44 when the vehicles collided. The Exira couple died at the scene.

Gibson suffered minor injuries during the crash. Officials say neither alcohol, drugs, weather or seat belt use were factors in the crash.