GRIMES, Iowa — The person who died Tuesday night in a crash on Highway 141 just north of Grimes has been identified, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.
The two-car accident occurred near the 8000 block of NE 114th Street and Highway 141 at approximately 9:20 p.m., according to law enforcement.
A Jeep Wrangler and Ford pick-up truck were traveling northbound when the collision occurred, sending both vehicles into the median, where they rolled.
The truck driver, identified as 19-year-old Daniel Frederick of Madrid, was ejected and died on the scene.
The Jeep driver was treated on scene and released by medics.
The crash remains under investigation.
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