MITCHELL COUNTY, IA, (June 29, 2026) – Two people were hospitalized Monday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash in Mitchell County.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 9 and River Road just outside of Osage. A 2008 Pontiac Solstice traveling westbound rear-ended a 2019 Chevy Silverado driven by Jason Elgin. The Pontiac then crossed into the eastbound lane and struck a 2015 Chevy Silverado head-on.
Elgin, 43, of Rudd, was transported to Mitchell County Regional Health System with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Pontiac was also taken to Mitchell County Regional Health System, sustaining life-threatening injuries.
The Iowa State Patrol continues to investigate the crash.
