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1 dead, 1 injured in Benton County crash

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April 21st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

One person died and another was injured during a collision Friday afternoon, in Benton County. The Iowa State Patrol says 90-year old Arlene A. Erusha, of Cedar Rapids, was driving a 2014 Hyundai SUV when she attempted to cross Highway 30, while traveling north on 32nd Avenue, when her vehicle was struck by a westbound 1994 Freightliner semi. Erusha died at a local hospital. The driver of the semi, 69-year old William L. Butterfield, of Tama, was injured and transported by ambulance to St. Lukes Hospital. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts. The accident, which occurred at around 4:45-p.m. Friday, remains under investigation.