One person died early this (Thursday) morning in a fiery accident on Interstate 80, in Cass County. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic Fire and Rescue and Medivac Ambulance, along with a sheriff’s deputy, responded to the rollover accident that happened at around 1:46-a.m.  Authorities say a vehicle that had been reported driving in a reckless or erratic manner near Anita exit on I-80 westbound, crashed moments later in the Olive Street exit construction area.

The vehicle rolled over and caught fire. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, was trapped in the vehicle and died at the scene. The name of the victim was being withheld, pending notification of family.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Iowa State Patrol. The Cass County Medical Examiner’s Office also responded to the scene.