Motorcyclist Killed in Sac County Accident
The motorcyclist has been identified as Johnathan Scales, 22, of Ida Grove, who died in a crash on Iowa Highway 175 on Tuesday.
Johnathan Scales, 22, of Ida Grove, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Iowa Highway 175 in Sac County on Tuesday, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
How the Highway 175 Crash Unfolded
The Iowa State Patrol said a semi-truck was heading east on Iowa Highway 175 at about 1:11 p.m., at Corey Avenue. The patrol said the truck was getting ready to turn left onto Corey Avenue when a motorcycle struck its rear. The semi was a 1999 Kenworth with a 71-year-old driver, and the motorcycle was a 2026 Kawasaki. Scales, who was riding the motorcycle, died at the scene. The semi-truck's driver was uninjured.
What the Iowa State Patrol Has Reported
The Sac County Sheriff's Office and the Odebolt Fire Department helped the Iowa State Patrol at the scene. The patrol has not announced any charges. No further details about the investigation have been released.
New information about a crash usually comes from the investigating agency, often through a news release or its social media pages. Updates can be days or weeks apart.
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
- siouxlandproud.com, “One person dead following fatal crash in Sac County”
- westerniowatoday.com, “Sac County Crash Claims One Life”
Lost someone in a crash like this?
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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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