1 Killed, 1 Injured in Audubon Off‑Road Vehicle Accident
The Iowa State Patrol identified the tractor driver as Tatum Eguene Christensen, 16, of Audubon, and the Freightliner driver as Kenneth Lee Mohr, 46, also of Audubon.
Candice BondTatum Eguene Christensen, a 16-year-old tractor driver from Audubon, was killed and Kenneth Lee Mohr, a 46-year-old truck driver from Audubon, was seriously hurt in a crash on Highway 71 in Audubon on October 25, the Iowa State Patrol said.
Tractor and Freightliner Crash on Highway 71
Christensen was heading north on Highway 71 at about 11:45 a.m. in a John Deere 4450 tractor towing a trailer. According to the crash report, a Freightliner driven by Mohr, also going north, struck the rear of the tractor. Christensen was thrown from the tractor and died where the crash happened. Mohr was flown to a hospital with serious injuries.
What Troopers Have Reported So Far
The Iowa State Patrol released the names of both drivers after the crash. Troopers have not announced any charges, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Early details about a crash can change as investigators learn more. The first news reports are a starting point, not the final word.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Iowa usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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