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55-year-old Ignatius Techie killed in 18-wheeler crash on I-65 in Hoover
A Maryland man was killed early Tuesday morning after an 18-wheeler left the roadway and crashed off Interstate 65 in Hoover, authorities confirmed.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Ignatius Anguh Techie, 55, of Bladensburg, Maryland.
The crash occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 65 near the U.S. 31 exit.
According to the Hoover Police Department, the tractor-trailer ran off the interstate for reasons still under investigation, traveled down an embankment, and came to rest in a wooded area adjacent to the highway.
Techie, who was riding as a passenger in the 18-wheeler, was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 6:10 a.m.
The driver of the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Grandview Medical Center for treatment.
Police confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Hoover Police Department, and no additional details have been released at this time.
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Tater Johnson killed after bus carrying Iowa Lakes Community College basketball team rolled over in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, Iowa — One person has died and multiple others were injured following a rollover bus crash on Highway 4 in Calhoun County, Iowa, according to the Iowa State Patrol. Officials later identified the victim as 19-year-old Tater Johnson of Rapid City, South Dakota.
The accident occurred at approximately 11:06 a.m., when the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls reporting that a bus operated by Iowa Lakes Community College had crashed.
A state trooper arrived at the scene within minutes, the Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency said in a release.
Preliminary findings indicate the bus left the roadway and overturned into a ditch. Authorities confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
A total of 33 individuals were on board at the time of the crash, and officials confirmed that all occupants were accounted for.
Given the number of victims, emergency responders declared a Mass Casualty Incident, prompting a large-scale response from local fire departments, emergency medical services, and law enforcement agencies.
Thirty-two passengers were triaged at the scene and transported to several area hospitals. Injuries were reported to range from minor to serious, and multiple medical helicopters were requested to assist with the rapid transport of critically injured patients.
Officials also clarified that six occupants traveling in a separate Iowa Lakes van were not involved in the crash.
Iowa Lakes Community College confirmed that members of its baseball team were aboard the bus at the time of the accident. The team was traveling to Arkansas for a scheduled game against the North Arkansas Pioneers.
In a statement, the college said it would not immediately release additional names or details but emphasized that institutional leaders are working closely with local authorities to gather more information.
“The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority,” the college said. “The College is actively supporting those affected and communicating directly with families.”
Iowa Highway 4 was closed in both directions following the crash, which occurred just north of the Twin Lakes area, as emergency crews worked to treat victims and secure the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.
U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, who represents Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, expressed concern following the incident.
“I am deeply concerned about this accident and grateful to our local law enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, first responders, and medical professionals who have been quickly responding at the scene,” Feenstra said.
The North Arkansas Pioneers also released a statement on social media offering support to those impacted.
“We ask our entire community to please lift up everyone involved, their families, and the entire Iowa Lakes community in prayer during this difficult time.”
Authorities are expected to release additional updates as the investigation progresses.