(Cedar Rapids) – One person died during a storm-related accident Wednesday night in eastern Iowa’s Benton County. According to the State Patrol, a 2020 Freightliner semi was traveling south on Highway 151 at around 8:30-p.m., when it was struck by a strong gust of wind and went out of control. The vehicle rolled onto its side and came to rest in the east ditch. The driver – who was not wearing a seat belt – died at the scene. The victim’s name was being withheld pending notification of family.

The accident remains under investigation.