CLARKE COUNTY, Iowa  — The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office has located the vehicle allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred at around 6-p.m. Wednesday, south of Murray. In a recent social media post, sheriff’s officials said “The vehicle in this case has been located. We are processing it for evidence. Law enforcement has been following every tip and lead given to us from the public. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. We are conducting interviews and working on this case, and will continue to investigate it until its conclusion.”

The crash claimed the life of 16-year-old Elmer Borntrager, of Murray. The teen was operating a horse-drawn buggy when the buggy was hit from behind by a vehicle. Borntrager was thrown from the buggy and died from his injuries, despite efforts from first responders to save him. Deputies initially said they were looking for a silver or gray Chevrolet or GM sedan with heavy damage on the front right side, and potential damage to the windshield/roof area of the vehicle.

The horse pulling the buggy was injured, but is expected to survive.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office at 641-342-2914.