OSKALOOSA — An Ottumwa man was killed in a two-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon on Highway 63 on the southern edge of Oskaloosa.
Ademir Alberto Sanchez, 32, of Ottumwa, died as a result of a car-semi collision at 1:49 p.m.
According to an accident report from the Iowa State Patrol, Sanchez was traveling north on Highway 63 when he lost control of his 1997 Chevy Malibu. The car crossed the centerline and into the path of a southbound semi tractor/trailer driven by Kenneth G. Chilton, 52, of Lovilia.
The semi struck the car broadside and both vehicles came to rest on the travel portion of the roadway, according to the accident report.
Sanchez was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. Sanchez was transported to Mahaska Hospital by ambulance, the report stated.
The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, the Oskaloosa Police Department and local EMS and firefighters assisted the Iowa State Patrol at the accident scene.
Local News
January 14, 2008
Accident claims life of Ottumwa man
- Local News
-
-
Barnstormers coaches tour PAC
They’re getting a feel for the facility.
-
Keeping the after-prom party going
When you’re young, staying up all night can be less of a challenge than it is later in life.
- United Way lends helping hand with taxes
-
Trolley Place report to be sent to state
The Oskaloosa City Council approved sending a 2011 Housing Enterprise Zone report on Trolley Place, pictured here, to the state of Iowa this week. Enterprise Zones are intended to stimulate development.
-
C.L. Barnhouse CEO reflects on life of ‘Chuck’ Barnhouse
-
Saving the snowman
Mike Hughes, right, works on this snowman along A Avenue East with Jordyn Hughes, left, and Cole Hughes Monday afternoon.
- Road repairs important part of Oskaloosa city budget
-
Area youth sign up for sports at mall
The snow storm that blew through Oskaloosa Saturday morning did not keep children and their parents from attending the MCRF youth spring sports sign-up day at Penn Central Mall.
-
Faculty art on display at William Penn's Foyer Gallery
-
Jury finds VanWeelden guilty of all three charges
- More Local News Headlines
-
