KNOXVILLE, IA. (THECOUNT) — Alex Eugene Killoren, 29, of Knoxville, Iowa, was killed late Saturday night when his pickup truck left Highway T17 in Marion County, overturned and ejected him from the vehicle.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, on Highway T17 east of 216th Place, near Knoxville in south-central Iowa.
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Killoren was driving a westbound 2012 Chevrolet Silverado K25 when he failed to negotiate a curve, the patrol reported. The pickup entered a ditch and vaulted over a drainage culvert and ditch.
After crossing the drainage area, the truck pitched forward and rolled at least once. Killoren was ejected during the rollover and came to rest west of the pickup, according to the crash report.
Emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures before Pella EMS transported Killoren to Pella Regional Health Center. His injuries were listed as fatal in the report.
Killoren was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, according to the Iowa State Patrol. No other vehicles or injured occupants were listed in the report. Investigators have not identified what caused the pickup to leave the roadway.
Trooper Jon Thorup investigated the crash with assistance from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Lambirth’s Towing removed the pickup from the scene.
Knoxville is the county seat of Marion County, in south-central Iowa, southeast of Des Moines. The crash occurred on Highway T17 east of 216th Place.
Google Maps: Approximate crash area on Highway T17 east of 216th Place, Marion County, Iowa. The precise crash point has not been independently verified.
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