A fatal car accident occurred near Riverside yesterday afternoon just before 4 p.m. when an excavator operated by Robert Zimmerman of Iowa City and a Toyota Corolla driven by  James H. Horsey of Farmington collided on Highway 22 at Vine Avenue. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Horsey was westbound on Highway 22 and Zimmerman had stopped at the stop sign at the intersection but failed to yield for the Corolla. The Corolla then struck the front left side of the excavator and rolled and came to rest on its top on Highway 22.

As a result of the collision, Horsey was killed.

Riverside Fire and Rescue, Iowa State Patrol, Washington County EMS and Washington County Sheriff’s personnel assisted at the scene. The investigation is ongoing and charges will be decided at the conclusion of the investigation.