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3 killed after driver tries to pass snow plow in Washington County

According to the Iowa State Patrol, the drivers of both vehicles and a passenger were killed in the crash.
Credit: WXIA

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Iowa — Three people are dead after a Monday morning crash in Washington County, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report

Just before 9 a.m. on Dec. 2, a 2002 Buick was heading south on Iowa 1 near Washington when it tried to pass a snow plow. After crossing over the center line, the ISP report said the Buick hit a 2013 Nissan in the northbound lane. 

Both drivers and a passenger in the Nissan were killed on impact, per ISP's report. Only one person of the three killed was wearing a seatbelt. A fourth person was taken to Iowa City for treatment. 

ISP has not released the identities of the victims, pending family notification. 

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