US 71 Head-On Crash Kills 2 Iowa Women

2 Iowa Women Dead in US 71 Head-On Crash [Nodaway County, MO]

1 Injured, 3 Dead in 2-Vehicle Crash near Burlington Junction

Nodaway County, MO (May 12, 2026) – A 76-year-old woman from Rockwell City, Iowa, and a 67-year-old woman from Harlan, Iowa, lost their lives following a US 71 head-on crash Saturday afternoon.

The deadly vehicle crash happened around 1:25 p.m. north of Burlington Junction.

According to the investigators, a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox was northbound when it crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a southbound 2026 Ford Explorer.

Both the Equinox and the Explorer caught fire.

Immediately, rescuers rushed to the scene and transported the driver of the Explorer to a hospital with serious injuries, while her passengers, the two women from Iowa, died in the collision.

Similarly, the Equinox driver, a 59-year-old woman from Carthage, Texas, was declared dead at the scene.

Officers are investigating.

We at Sweet Lawyers offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the women killed in this collision. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident. We also wish the injured driver a fast and smooth recovery.

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