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Fatal tractor trailer accident in eastern IA Saturday morning

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January 11th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A passenger in a semi tractor-trailer died early this (Saturday) morning, in eastern Iowa’s Cedar County. The Iowa State Patrol says they were notified at around 12:09-a.m. about the crash, located off Interstate 80 westbound east of Iowa City at mile marker 256. Authorities say the roads were completely covered with ice. The 2020 Freightliner semi lost traction and left the road to the right before ending up in the north ditch, with the cab on its side. The name of the victim has not been released.