A Friday afternoon drive ended in tragedy for 41-year-old Lindsey Richelle Daleske of McCallsburg, Iowa, after her car was struck head-on by a vehicle driven by a 15-year-old in rural Marshall County. Daleske was rushed to a nearby hospital following the November 6 collision but did not survive her injuries.
The crash happened around 4:07 p.m. at the intersection of Eastman Avenue and 190th Street, approximately five miles north of Main Street and north of State Center in central Iowa.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, Daleske was driving a northbound 2018 Kia Optima along Eastman Avenue when a southbound 2013 Kia Sorento attempted to pass several vehicles in a designated no-passing zone.
The Sorento, driven by a 15-year-old juvenile, entered the path of Daleske’s car, resulting in a violent head-on collision. The impact left both drivers injured and brought emergency crews rushing to the scene.
Daleske was transported by UnityPoint EMS to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. State Patrol investigators reported that she was not wearing a seatbelt when the crash occurred.
The teenage driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, also suffered serious injuries. Authorities described the injuries as life-threatening and confirmed that the juvenile was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Several emergency agencies responded to the crash, including State Center Police, State Center Fire and EMS, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, UnityPoint EMS and Marshalltown Fire. Their crews worked at the scene as investigators began examining what led to the deadly collision.
The circumstances surrounding the attempted passing maneuver remain central to the investigation. Authorities have identified the no-passing zone as an important factor in how the two vehicles ended up colliding.
Daleske lived in McCallsburg, a community in neighboring Story County. Her death has turned what began as an ordinary Friday afternoon into a tragic loss, while the injured teenager remains part of the ongoing investigation.
The Iowa State Patrol is continuing to investigate the collision.