(Harlan, Iowa) – In an update to our report on Friday, the Iowa State Patrol says two men were transported by Harlan Medivac to Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, following a collision that took place March 4th, north of Harlan. Authorities say a 2015 Chevy Colorado pickup driven by 79-year-old Ralph Henry Heese, of Tennant, was westbound on Shelby County Road F-32 at around 10:05-a.m., at the same time a 2020 Freightliner semi tractor-trailer driven by 59-year-old Brian David Soll, of Charter Oak, was traveling north on Highway 59.

The Patrol says when Heese failed to stop at the posted intersection, his pickup struck the rear dual tires of the semi’s tractor, and then spun around before hitting the semi’s trailer. The pickup came to rest in the east ditch, just north of the intersection, facing east. The semi came to rest in the east ditch, north of the intersection, with the power unit (Drive section) facing south, and the trailer jack-knifed.

Both men suffered suspected minor, non-incapacitating injuries. Damage to the vehicles amounted to $50,000. No citations were issued.