(Stuart, Iowa) – The drivers of two semi tractor-trailer trucks were injured when the vehicles collided Monday morning on I-80 near Stuart. The Iowa State Patrol reports both semi’s were westbound at around 10:35-a.m. in the right-hand lane, when a 2000 Western Star semi – driven by 42-year-old Marcus De Andre Sewell, of San Antonio, TX – failed to complete the lane change prior to making a pass.

The rig collided with the left rear of a 2019 Freightliner semi, driven by 30-year-old Jean Sahens, of Del Ray Beach, FL.  Both rigs came to rest in the traveled portion of the road, blocking westbound traffic.  The drivers were transported by Stuart Rescue to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Both were wearing their seat belts.

Traffic was detoured for about 3-hours at Stuart, while the wreckage was being clear.  As of early this afternoon, only the right lane remained blocked.