A single-vehicle accident early this (Thursday) morning in eastern Iowa has claimed the life of an SUV driver. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident north of Ladora on 212th Boulevard, happened at around 5:15-a.m.  Authorities say a 1991 Jeep Cherokee driven by 21-year old Dylan Storm Weaver, of Belle Plaine, was eastbound near FF Avenue, when the vehicle went out of control and entered the south ditch. Weaver, who was wearing his seat belt, died at the scene.

The accident remains under investigation. The Patrol was assisted by Victor QRS, and Iowa County Ambulance.