MITCHELL, IA, (May 14, 2026) – Michael A. Swarts, 64, of Cedar Falls, was injured Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision in Mitchell County, according to the Iowa State Police.
Authorities said Swarts was driving a 2022 Volvo on Highway 218 at approximately 1:30 p.m. when a 2026 Dodge Ram pickup traveling east on 480th Street entered the intersection.
Investigators reported that the 27-year-old Cedar Rapids driver of the Dodge failed to stop at a stop sign at the Highway 218 intersection and was struck by the Volvo driven by Swarts.
After the collision, the pickup truck traveled into the east ditch and knocked down a power pole.
Swarts sustained injuries and was transported to Mitchell County Hospital for treatment. The Dodge driver was also injured in the crash.
The accident remains under investigation by authorities.
