The investigation regarding a fatal vehicle and semi accident on 218 early Thursday morning is ongoing, according to the Iowa State Highway Patrol. One person died in the collision and another was transported by ambulance to the University of Iowa hospitals. Names of those involved have not been released at this time. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the semi was attempting to make a U-turn in the median when the silver truck struck the backside of the semi. The accident occurred just north of Ainsworth near 240th at approximately 1:03 a.m.

Washington County Sheriff’s personnel, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa Department of Transportation, Ainsworth Fire Department, Ainsworth QRS, Washingotn Rescue, Washington County Ambulance, Medical Examiner Dr. Robin Plattenberger, Jones and Eden Funeral Home, Tri-State Towing and Moore’s BP responded to the accident scene.

KCII News will bring you more information as it becomes official.