(Durant, Iowa) – One person died Wednesday morning during collision between two semi-tractor trailers, in eastern Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2005 Kenworth driven by 38-year-old Reynold S. Madara, of Woodward, OK., had just re-entered Interstate 80 westbound after Madara secured a tarp on his load. The rig was getting up to speed at around 7:10-a.m., when it was struck from behind by a 2022 Volvo semi. The second semi was driven by 52-year-old Jan Bisek, of LaGrange Park, IL.

The Patrol says when following the collision, both semi’s traveled off the road and entered the north ditch before coming to rest. Jan Bisek died at the scene. Madara was not injured. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. The crash remains under investigation. Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Durant and Walcott Fire Departments.