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1 dead, 3 hurt in Muscatine County crash

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September 23rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

{Wilton, Iowa) –  A crash Sunday evening in Muscatine County resulted in three people hurt and another deceased. The Iowa State Patrol reports the collision between a Nissan Juke and a Ford Taurus happened at around 5:35-p.m. in the 1100 block of Taylor Avenue, in Wilton.

Authorities said the Nissan was traveling north on Taylor Avenue as the Ford was traveling southbound. For reasons unknown, the Nissan crossed the center line of the road into the southbound lane. The vehicle collided in an offset-style (Left front to left front side).  Both vehicles sustained severe damage. Following the collision the Nissan came to rest on the east shoulder of the road, while the Ford came to rest in the west ditch.

Two of the crash victims were transported to the University of Iowa Hospital by helicopter, where one of the individuals died. Another of the crash victims was transported to Genesis Medical Center by ambulance, while information on the fourth victim was not available.  The Patrol says two of the four victims were wearing seat belts.

No names were immediately released.