MAQUOKETA, Iowa – On July 6 , 2025 – A tragic head-on collision on Hurstville Road, just north of Maquoketa, resulted in one fatality and one injury on July 4, 2025, according to a report from the Iowa State Patrol. The crash, which occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m., involved a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser and a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder.

The Iowa State Patrol reported that the Chrysler PT Cruiser, traveling northbound on Hurstville Road, crossed the center dividing line for reasons yet to be determined and collided head-on with the southbound Nissan Pathfinder. The impact was severe, leading to one fatality and one serious injury.

According to authorities, a 20-year-old named Isaiah Ries was driving a vehicle north when it unexpectedly crossed the center line and collided with another vehicle driven by 44-year-old Mindy Williams of Maquoketa. Ries expired following his admission to the medical center. Williams was transported by air ambulance to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.