Lyon County, Iowa — A George man was killed and a Minnesota man injured Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 9 and Indian Avenue in Lyon County, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Troopers said the crash happened around 2:23 p.m. when a 2016 Peterbilt semi, driven by 28-year-old Matthew Wieber of Benson, Minnesota, was traveling south on Indian Avenue (County Road K60) toward Highway 9. At the same time, a 2015 Dodge Ram driven by 64-year-old Steven Cuperus of George was headed east on Highway 9.
The semi struck the Dodge in the intersection. Cuperus, who was wearing a seatbelt, died from his injuries. He was transported to the Ankeny Medical Examiner’s Office by Jurrens Funeral Home.
Wieber suffered injuries in the crash and was taken by Lyon County Ambulance to Avera Hospital. His seatbelt use is still uncertain, authorities said.
The Iowa State Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and EMS. The crash remains under investigation.
