(Postville, IA) — The Iowa State Patrol says Trooper Ted Benda was swerving to avoid a deer when he crashed his squad car October 14th in Clayton County.
Trooper Benda died six days later in the hospital. Investigators say Benda was driving on Highway 51 near Postville at a high speed to assist deputies with a wanted suspect. The State Patrol said “due to this evasive action, the Dodge Charger lost traction, entered into the east ditch, and struck an embankment on the driver’s side. The vehicle then rolled, coming to rest on the driver’s side.”
There was a funeral for Benda last month at Waukon High School. A memorial fund for Benda’s wife and their four children has been set up FreedomBank in Waukon.
