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Fatal crash kills 1 near Van Meter

A 16-year-old driver was traveling westbound on 360th Street when he crossed the center line and struck a motorcyclist.

VAN METER, Iowa — A fatal crash occurred on June 12 at 3 p.m. just southeast of Van Meter, the Iowa State Patrol said in a crash report

A 16-year-old driver was traveling westbound on 360th Street when he crossed the center line into incoming traffic and struck a motorcyclist with his vehicle. 

The man on the motorcycle, 39-year-old Jared Eklund, has died. 

The 16-year-old was airlifted to Blank Children's Hospital. 

The crash is currently under investigation. 

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