Robert Nielsen, Two Others Injured Following Collision With Semi-Truck at Highways 63 and 188

Quick Facts:

Where: The intersection of Highway 63 and Highway 188 in Bremer County, IA

What Happened: Three people were injured in a crash with a semi-truck

Participants:

• Robert Nielsen, Pontiac Driver and Two Passengers
• Valentin Dumitru, Semi-Truck Driver
• Two Drivers, Semi-Truck Escort Vehicles

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Robert Nielsen and Both Passengers, Undisclosed Injuries

Details:

Robert Nielsen and two passengers were injured in a collision with a semi-truck at the intersection of Highway 63 and Highway 188 in Bremer County, IA. The Bremer County Sheriff’s Office reports the accident took place around 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Nielsen was attempting to pass the semi-truck and it’s two escort vehicles when it began to turn right, causing Nielsen to strike the passenger side of the semi-truck. His Pontiac then rolled over, coming to a stop on the roof of the vehicle. The investigation into the accident is ongoing.