(Merrill, IA) — A semi driver is dead after an accident early this (Tuesday) morning in northwest Iowa that also left 600 people without power. It happened around 5:00 a-m when the semi-truck and trailer were heading southbound on Highway 75 approaching the Plymouth County town of Merrill. The semi initially collided with a power line utility pole, which resulted in a loss of power for Merrill residents. Then it careened into a used auto sales lot, striking several vehicles. The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the unidentified driver has died.
Semi Driver Killed in Crash That Knocked Out Power to 600 in Northwest Iowa
Jan 25, 2022 | 3:56 PM
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