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19-Year-Old Jacob Buman Killed in Shelby County Motorcycle Crash After Collision with Field Sprayer
SHELBY COUNTY, Iowa — A tragic motorcycle crash in rural Shelby County claimed the life of a 19-year-old rider Wednesday evening after his bike collided with a farm vehicle, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Authorities identified the victim as Jacob Buman, of Harlan.
The crash occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. on Shelby County Road M-16, just north of the city of Shelby.
Preliminary reports indicate that Buman was traveling northbound on a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle when he struck the rear of a 2010 Apache 715 field sprayer.
The agricultural vehicle, operated by Luke Applegate, 37, of Shelby, was also traveling northbound and had begun making a left turn into a private driveway at the time of the collision.
Investigators say the motorcycle impacted the sprayer while it was in the process of turning, resulting in a severe crash.
Following the impact, the motorcycle came to rest in the west ditch along County Road M-16, while the sprayer stopped in the driveway at 226 County Road M-16.
Buman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Applegate was not injured in the incident.
The crash remains under investigation as authorities work to determine all contributing factors.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.