Dysart, IA – A devastating collision on Highway 21 near Dysart on Wednesday evening tragically claimed the life of a 19-year-old local resident, Jason Williams. The Iowa State Patrol confirmed the crash occurred at approximately 5:34 p.m., just south of 170th Street, about three miles northwest of Dysart.
The incident involved a Volkswagen GTI and a Ford F-150 towing a trailer. Authorities stated that the vehicles collided in an offset head-on crash. Williams, driving the southbound Volkswagen, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Ford F-150, heading northbound, was driven by 62-year-old Mark Bagenstos of Evansdale, with 59-year-old Jeanne Bagenstos of Clutier as a passenger. Emergency responders transported both individuals to Allen Hospital for medical treatment. While their conditions have not been disclosed, no additional fatalities were reported.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation. The Iowa State Patrol is reviewing evidence and gathering witness statements to understand the factors leading to the crash. No information has been released regarding weather, road conditions, or possible driver errors at the time of the incident.
The tragic loss of Jason Williams has left the Dysart community in shock. Friends and family remember him as a young man full of promise, deeply rooted in the small town where he grew up. As the investigation continues, the community mourns the untimely death of one of its own.
Authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution on rural highways, emphasizing the importance of safe driving practices to prevent future tragedies. Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact the Iowa State Patrol to aid in the investigation. Further updates will be provided as new details emerge in this heartbreaking case.