A small, crossover SUV was leaving a private residence near Danville, late Saturday morning, when it was struck by a train. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident in Des Moines County happened at around 11:30-a.m. southeast of Danville. The SUV, a 2017 Chevy Trax driven by 29-year old Amber L. Curry was leaving the residence drive onto old Highway 34 when Curry failed to yield to an eastbound train at a private driveway crossing. Her vehicle was struck broadside by the train and rolled over before coming to rest in the north ditch.

Curry, and her passengers, 27-year old Laura J. Burch, and 26-year old Anna N. Smith, all from Burlington, IA, died at the scene. Smith was the only vehicle occupant wearing a seat belt. The Patrol said there were no controls present at the private railroad crossing. The accident remains under investigation.