One person died during acollision between a Jeep and a semi in southeastern Iowa early Sunday morning. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2020 Jeep Liberty driven by 21-year-old Griselda Lisbet Chavez-Pazcual, of Ottumwa, was traveling west on W. 2nd Street in Ottumwa, when the SUV went out of control. It crossed the center line and struck an eastbound 2005 International truck driven by 80-year old Wayne Deen Waters, of Blakesburg. The accident happened at around 1:10-a.m.

Chavez-Pazcual, who was not wearing a seat belt, died after being transported to the Ottumwa Regional Hospital. Wayne Waters was not injured in the crash. The State Patrol was assisted by Ottumwa Police and Fire, and Ormics Ambulance.