(Storm Lake Radio) — A Buena Vista University student from Dickens died following a two-vehicle crash south of Storm Lake Monday afternoon, October 26th. Two other BVU students were injured.
BVU President Brian Lenzmeier identified the student who died as Kaylee Nachtigal in an email to the university community Monday evening. Nachtigal graduated from Spencer High School in 2024 and had competed on BVU’s women’s wrestling team.
Lenzmeier said the two other students sustained injuries and were receiving medical attention. The extent of their injuries has not been released.
The crash happened at the intersection of Iowa Highway 110 and 85th Avenue, near the Storm Lake Municipal Airport.
The Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Storm Lake Fire Department, and ambulances from Buena Vista Regional Medical Center responded.
Two medical helicopters were also dispatched. One landed at the medical center, while the other landed at the airport. Highway 110 was blocked in both directions while emergency crews worked at the scene.
Lenzmeier described the crash as a tragedy and offered condolences to Nachtigal’s family, friends, and classmates. He also expressed support for the injured students and their families.
Support resources were being made available to the BVU campus community.
The cause of the crash has not been released. An official crash report was not available as of Tuesday morning, October 27th.
