On Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 3:55pm, the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 24000 block of Highway 34 for a motor vehicle accident involving injuries. During the investigation, it was determined that a construction worker was struck by a motor vehicle.
The victim was airlifted from the scene by MercyOne. The extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time.
The names of the driver and the victim are being withheld pending notification. More information will be released at a later time.
The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Blakesburg Fire & Rescue, ORMICS, MercyOne, and Wapello County Emergency Management.