Crash at IA Highway 92 and L Ave

On May 8th, 2023, a crash between a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck occurred on IA HIGHWAY 92 and L AVE just before 1pm. The car attempted to pass a Semi-truck heading east, when a pickup truck heading the opposite way struck the vehicle. Both units came to rest north of the roadway in a field. There were three deceased and two injured due to this accident.

As of May 12, the names of the passengers are now available. The deceased are as follows. William Stewart, age 52, of Tipton. Jean Munanga, 41, of Palatine, Illinois, and Mireillie Mulanga Muluila, 45, also of Palatine, Illinois.

The injured are Lori Stewart, 51, of Tipton, and Musong Kizaba, of Palatine, Illinois. Both were transported to the University of Iowa Hospital.

This accident remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.