(Clinton County, Iowa) – A collision this (Monday) morning in eastern Iowa resulted in the deaths of three juveniles. Three other people were injured. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened in the 3700 block of the outside lane of eastbound Highway 30, when a 1999 Jeep that was stopped in the lane for reasons unknown, was hit from behind by a 2023 Dodge 4500 pickup truck. The accident took place at around 9:20-a.m.

The impact caused the Jeep to be enter the south ditch, where it came to rest. The pickup came to rest on the south shoulder of the road.

Authorities say the three juveniles died from their injuries. None of them was wearing a seat belt. The driver of the pickup was transported by Clinton Fire to Mercy Hospital in Clinton. The driver of the Jeep, who was not wearing a seat belt. They were transported to helicopter to the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. A passenger in the Jeep, who was not wearing a seat belt, was also transported to the UIHC.

No names have been released at this time. The crash remains under investigation.