OSCEOLA, Iowa— The Iowa State Patrol is investigating a chain-reaction accident involving multiple vehicles that occurred April 15 along Interstate 35.
The Iowa State Patrol reported the accident happened around 5:15 a.m. near milepost 25. A 2024 Ford Explorer SUV traveling northbound rear-ended a tractor-trailer, causing the Explorer to overturn. A 2012 Ford Escape struck the overturned vehicle, which led to the Escape overturning and coming to rest in the left lane.
Investigators identified Destiny Beener, a 21-year-old Lucas resident, as the driver of the Ford Escape. Emergency responders transported Beener to the hospital for treatment of her injuries.
The driver of the Ford Explorer, a 42-year-old Osceola man, sustained injuries and was also transported for medical care.
The Iowa State Patrol said the investigation is ongoing.
Destiny Beener injured in Clarke County multi-vehicle accident
Incident Location
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced attorney and Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Destiny Beener may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Bond said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she added.
Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in serious injury auto accidents, and if you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you
(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).
