(Spencer, Iowa) – A collision early Friday afternoon in northwest Iowa’s Clay County has claimed two lives. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash happened north of Spencer at around 12:47-p.m. Authorities say a pickup truck was traveling north on Highway 71, while an SUV was traveling south. The vehicles collided in the northbound lane. Both drivers died at the scene. They were identified as 70-year-old Randall Scott Dykstra, of Everly (IA) and 45-year-old Bridgett Lee Baird, of Milford (IA).

Both drivers were wearing their seat belts. The State Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Spencer Fire Department and ambulance.