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Eastern Iowa Teen Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash

By Tom Robinson Feb 8, 2026 | 4:33 PM

(Jefferson County) A Brighton, Iowa teen suffered fatal injuries in a single-vehicle crash.

The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Sunday at 1412 Germanville Road in Brighton. Authorities say 19-year-old Ole Olson died in the accident.

According to the report Olson was driving a northbound 1990 Mustang, for unknown reasons lost control of the car, and struck and embankment.

The accident remains under investigation.

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