Driver Killed in Humeston Car Accident
The driver has been identified as Robert Stuart Fogle, 74, of Des Moines, who died in a single-vehicle crash on Popcorn Road on October 21.
Candice BondThe driver, Robert Stuart Fogle, 74, of Des Moines, was killed in a single-vehicle car crash on Popcorn Road in Humeston on October 21, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
What Happened on Popcorn Road
The crash happened at about 1:17 p.m. on Wednesday near 110th Street in Decatur County. Fogle was heading west in a 1928 Ford Model A on Popcorn Road, just past 110th Street. The Iowa State Patrol said the car went into the north ditch and hit a concrete culvert. Fogle died at the scene, and his body was taken to the State Medical Examiner's Office.
What Comes Next in the State Patrol Review
The Iowa State Patrol identified Fogle as the driver. No other vehicles or people were reported involved in the crash. The patrol has not announced any charges or released further details about its investigation.
A full investigation into a serious crash often takes weeks, and sometimes months. Investigators usually wait for vehicle data and lab results before they finish their report.
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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