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Cedar Rapids Teen Dies After Four-County Police Chase Ends With Head-On Crash, Nebraska Suspect Also Dies

By Tom Robinson Nov 9, 2026 | 4:57 AM

(Cedar Rapids, IA) — A Cedar Rapids teen is dead along with a suspect after a four-county chase ended in a head-on crash.

The Iowa State Patrol says on Friday the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Garrett Sager of Grand Island, Nebraska, was driving east in the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 30 while firing at law enforcement, hitting an occupied police cruiser.

Meanwhile, Troopers say they tried to disable the car several times before the crash near Williams Boulevard. Iowa State Patrol has identified 16-year-old Kayan Williams of Cedar Rapids as one of the deceased. The suspect, 36-year-old Garrett Sager of Grand Island, Nebraska, also died in the crash.

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