Troopers Identify Man Killed In fatal Muscatine County Accident : The Iowa State Patrol has identified the man killed and two others injured in a crash that occurred Sunday night in Muscatine County. The tragic incident claimed the life of 64-year-old Steven Braundt and resulted in severe injuries to two other individuals. According to authorities, the crash took place shortly after 6 p.m. at the intersection of 120th Street and Taylor Avenue. A crash report indicates that a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by 45-year-old Flores Fredesvindo, was traveling eastbound on 120th Street.
The Jeep failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a 2017 Chevy Equinox, driven by Braundt, who was heading southbound on Taylor Avenue. The impact of the collision caused the Equinox to roll over. Steven Braundt was pronounced dead at the scene. Flores Fredesvindo sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospital for urgent medical care. The third person involved, 27-year-old Marco Dominqueztabora, was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance for treatment of his injuries.
The Iowa State Patrol is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. They are working to determine the precise sequence of events and any potential contributing factors. The community is left mourning the sudden loss of Steven Braundt while hoping for the swift recovery of Fredesvindo and Dominqueztabora. This incident underscores the importance of adhering to traffic signals and exercising caution while driving to prevent such tragedies. Further details may be released as the investigation progresses, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
