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Fatal accident in Johnson County, Saturday morning; Pedestrian seriously injured in a hit run Friday night

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November 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(North Liberty, Iowa) – A single-vehicle accident early Saturday morning in Johnson County claimed the life of a teen from Swisher. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2013 Hyundai Azera driven by 17-year-old Kaden A. Blair, was traveling on I-380 southbound near mile-marker 5 at around 12:35-a.m., when the vehicle drove off the roadway and collided with a concrete barrier. Blair was ejected during the crash and died at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. The car burst into flames.

The Cedar Rapids Prairie High School wrestling program posted on Facebook saying Blair was a former wrestler at the school. The wrestling program shared a GoFundMe fundraiser that was created to help cover the cost of services.

And, the Patrols say a 21-year-old man from Urbandale suffered life-threatening injuries, when he was struck by an SUV Friday night, in North Liberty.  Carson C. Boyle was crossing W. Penn Street in front of the Tin Roost at around 9:40-p.m., when he was struck.

The SUV fled the  scene but was later located. Charges against the driver, 25-year-old Tagian D. Hughes, of North Liberty, are currently pending.

Both accidents remain under investigation.