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Iowa truck driver died of hypothermia, meth intoxication, per report

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June 21st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

The once missing Iowa trucker found dead on a farm in rural Sac County about two months ago, died from hypothermia related to acute methamphetamine intoxication, according to reports by the Sioux City Journal and KCRG.

The reports, which cites a death certificate for David Schultz, says he ingested the drug and then died when he was exposed to the cold temperatures outside. Schultz went missing in November 2023, sparking a massive search effort.

His body was found in April in the 1900 block of Union Avenue, which is close to the location where his truck was found.

David Schultz