One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in rural Washington County.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the crash was reported at approximately 7:51 a.m. on January 7 in the 2300 block of 140th Street near the Camp Creek Bridge. Weather conditions at the time were clear and dry.
Investigators say a silver 2005 Honda CR-V was traveling east on 140th Street when it left the roadway south of the bridge. The vehicle went airborne, struck the creek embankment on the east side, and came to rest on its passenger side in the creek.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as 58-year-old Russell James Lintz of Kalona. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Authorities report the driver was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Emergency responders from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Ambulance Service, Kalona QRS, and Kalona Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. Assistance was also provided by the Washington County Medical Examiner’s Office, Bulltown Towing, and Beatty and Peterseim Funeral Home.
No citations were issued. The crash remains under investigation.
Family members have been notified.