(Henry County, IA) – A rollover accident Friday afternoon in southeastern Iowa claimed the life of the sole occupant of the vehicle, a teenage male from Wayland, IA.  The Iowa State Patrol, Saturday (today) identified the accident victim as 17-year-old Kyler Rugg, of Wayland (IA).

The accident happened south of Trenton at around 1:40-p.m., in the 1700 block of Franklin Avenue. Authorities say a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling southbound on Franklin Avenue when the driver (Rugg) failed to navigate a curve and lost control. The vehicle rolled multiple times. Rugg – who was not wearing a seat belt – died from his injuries after being flown by helicopter to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.