1 Dead and 1 Injured in Clinton County Crash

Another fatal crash has claimed a life in our area, this time in Clinton County. The Iowa State Patrol reports the crash happened yesterday at approximately 1:46 PM at the intersection of Highway 136 and 380th Avenue, near Goose Lake. Authorities say a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero was traveling southbound on 380th Avenue when the driver failed to stop at the intersection. The vehicle collided with a 2014 Ford Flex, driven by 31-year-old Riley Reed of Charlotte. The 51-year-old driver of Miles in the Oldsmobile was found unresponsive at the scene. Despite life-saving efforts, the individual was pronounced dead on-site. Riley Reed was transported by the Preston Ambulance to MercyOne Hospital in Clinton for treatment. Highway 136 and 380th Avenue were shut down for approximately two hours as emergency crews responded and investigated the scene. The crash remains under investigation.