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One Person Killed in Black Hawk County Crash

By Mandy Billings Aug 3, 2026 | 5:18 AM

(Black Hawk Co.) One person was killed in a two-vehicle accident Sunday evening in Black Hawk County.

The Iowa State Patrol says the crash happened at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Highway 218. A 2020 BMW motorcycle and a 2020 Ford truck were both traveling northbound when the motorcycle struck the rear of the truck.

The accident remains under investigation. No other details have been released.

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