Marshall County
Sheriff

Morning Crash Closes Highway 146 for Several Hours

April 22, 2025 at 4:11 pm

At approximately 6:14 AM, the Marshall County Communications Center took a report of a crash involving a tractor trailer and a car in the 3100 mile of Zeller Avenue (Highway 146) north of Gilman.  Deputies arrived on scene to find a head-on collision with serious injuries.  The initial investigation at the scene indicated the southbound car had crossed the center line into the path of the northbound tractor trailer.  The driver of the car had to be mechanically extricated from the vehicle by the Marshalltown Fire Department.  A LifeFlight helicopter was summoned to the scene.  The driver of the car was transported by LifeFlight Air Ambulance.  The driver of the tractor trailer was transported from the scene by ground ambulance. 

The names of the drivers involved are not being released at this time pending notification of family members.  Iowa State Patrol is conducting technical crash investigation and requests for additional information should be directed to the Iowa State Patrol.  The roadway was closed for approximately six hours for the investigation and scene clean up.  Assisting the Sheriff’s Office at the scene were Gilman Fire and EMS, Iowa DOT maintenance staff, Iowa State Patrol, LifeFlight Air Ambulance, Marshalltown Fire Department, and Unity Point EMS. 

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