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    Melvin Hanson Killed in Tractor-Trailer Accident in Plymouth County

    Published on: Nov 20, 2020 | By Michael Grossman Tags: #fatal accident #injury accident #Iowa #Le Mars #Plymouth County #Tractor-trailer

    Quick Facts:

    Where: The accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 75 and Road C-38 near Le Mars in Plymouth County, Iowa.

    What Happened: A car allegedly veered over the center line and hit a tractor-trailer.

    Participants:

    • Melvin Hanson, driver of car
    • Kathy Yoder, passenger in car
    • Driver of tractor-trailer

    Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

    • Melvin Hanson, 99, killed
    • Kathy Yoder, 64, injured

    Details:

    On or about Thursday, November 19th, 2020, around 3:50 in the afternoon, an accident between a car and a tractor-trailer left a 99-year-old Nebraska man dead. Authorities said the accident happened at the intersection of Highway 75 and Co Rd C-38 near Le Mars in Plymouth County, Iowa.

    Investigators said 99-year-old Melvin Hanson was killed when his car allegedly veered over the center line of the roadway when it slammed into a tractor-trailer in the oncoming lanes. Paramedics pronounced Hanson dead of his injuries at the scene of the accident. Hanson’s passenger, 64-year-old Kathy Yoder was taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries.

    According to Google Maps, Highway 75 runs is four lanes north and south, with a grassy median dividing the directions of traffic. Road C-38 runs east and west with two lanes, and has a stop sign at the intersection. The area is about 26 miles northeast of Sioux City.

    Police expect to release the findings of their investigation as soon as they become available.

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