2 Killed in Cedar Rapids Car Accident
The Cedar Rapids teen has been identified as Kayan Williams, 16, who died in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 30.
Two people, including 16-year-old Kayan Williams of Cedar Rapids, were killed in a head-on car crash on U.S. Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids on November 6, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
How the U.S. Highway 30 Crash Unfolded
The crash came at the end of a police chase that crossed four counties. The Marshall County Sheriff's Department said the chase started Friday in Marshalltown, when a deputy pulled the car over on 18th Avenue for speeding and equipment violations. The department said a records check turned up an active Story County arrest warrant for the driver, who refused to step out of the car and drove away. The chase moved through Tama and Benton counties before ending in Linn County near Williams Boulevard.
The Iowa State Patrol said officers tried several times to stop the car before the collision, without success. Williams, 16, of Cedar Rapids, died in the head-on crash. The Iowa State Patrol identified the other driver as Garrett Sager, 36, of Grand Island, Nebraska, who also died in the crash. The Iowa State Patrol said Sager fired at law enforcement and hit at least one police car.
What the Iowa State Patrol Has Reported
The Iowa State Patrol is leading the investigation into the incident. The Marshall County Sheriff's Department said the chase is under an administrative review by its agency. An Iowa State Patrol crash report lays out the chase and the head-on collision.
Roads are often closed for hours after a serious crash so investigators can measure and photograph the scene before anything is moved.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- who13.com, “Authorities release name of Iowa teen killed in head-on crash that occurred during police chase”
- nebraska.tv, “Grand Island man dies following Iowa chase that started as speeding violation”
- westerniowatoday.com, “Cedar Rapids Teen Dies After Four-County Police Chase Ends With Head-On Crash, Nebraska Suspect Also Dies”
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