(Winterset, Iowa) – A single-vehicle accident Sunday morning northeast of Winterset has claimed the life of a teenager, and resulted in injuries to two others and an adult. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2003 GMC Sierra pickup driven by a 17-year-old, was traveling at excessive speeds northeast in the 2400 block of 195th Trail at around 2:30-a.m., Sunday, when the vehicle went out of control, entered a ditch and struck a tree. The driver, who was trapped, died at the scene.

Two passengers, 15- and 16-year-old, plus an 18-year-old, were transported by Madison County EMS to the Madison County Hospital, in Winterset. Their names were withheld pending notification of family.

Authorities said none of the crash victims were wearing seat belts, and that alcohol was suspected as a contributing factor in the accident. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Madison County EMS assisted the Patrol at the scene.