(Adel, IA) – The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office reports one person died this (Wednesday) morning, during a collision west of Dallas Center. The crash occurred at around 8:34-a.m. at the intersection of Highway 44 (240th Street) and J Avenue (P-58). As a result of the crash, an adult died from their injuries. Notifications to the individual’s family are ongoing (as of this report), and the person’s name was being withheld pending those notifications.

Authorities say a preliminary investigation has determined a passenger vehicle collided with a semi-truck hauling a grain trailer. The Iowa State Patrol is leading the crash investigation. The intersection remained closed as of 11-a.m., while the investigation was underway. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area. Updates regarding the reopening of the roadway will be shared through the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office app and social media channels.

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Adel Fire Department, Dallas County EMS, and the Iowa State Patrol.