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Two Killed, Two Injured in Boone County Accident

By Mandy Billings Dec 24, 2024 | 5:20 AM

(Boone Co) Two people were killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Boone County Monday morning.

The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 11:48 a.m. at 310th Street and G Avenue. 50-year-old Reid Schaefer, of Perry, was driving a 2022 Volkswagen Taos eastbound on 310th Street and failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of G Avenue. The Volkswagen struck a northbound 2005 Chevy Colorado, driven by 39-year-old Javier Hernandez, of Perry.

Javier Hernandez and a passenger, 62-year-old Amelia Huaracha De Hernandez of Perry, were pronounced deceased on scene. Reid Schaefer and passenger 49-year-old Christine Schaefer of Perry, were flown to local hospitals with serious injuries.

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