Three Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 151

Authorities say a wrong-way driver caused the early Sunday collision near Jordans Grove Rd.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Three people were injured in a head-on collision on Highway 151 near Jordans Grove Rd. early Sunday morning. Investigators say 24-year-old Jacob Hungate of Marion was driving southbound in the northbound lanes when he struck a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Haylee Bowser of Anamosa. Bowser's passenger, 18-year-old Lily Mathis of Cedar Rapids, was also injured in the crash. All three were taken to area hospitals with what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries. Charges against Hungate are pending.

Why it matters

Head-on collisions can be some of the most devastating types of crashes, often resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. This incident raises concerns about wrong-way driving and the need for improved safety measures on rural highways.

The details

According to the Linn County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred around 4:52 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Hungate was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Highway 151 when he struck Bowser's vehicle head-on. Both Bowser and her passenger, Mathis, were injured and transported to area hospitals.

  • The crash happened around 4:52 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Jacob Hungate

A 24-year-old resident of Marion, Iowa who was driving the wrong way on Highway 151 when the crash occurred.

Haylee Bowser

An 18-year-old from Anamosa, Iowa who was driving the vehicle struck by Hungate in the head-on collision.

Lily Mathis

An 18-year-old from Cedar Rapids, Iowa who was a passenger in Bowser's vehicle and was also injured in the crash.

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What’s next

Charges against Jacob Hungate are pending as the investigation into the crash continues.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the dangers of wrong-way driving and the importance of highway safety measures to prevent head-on collisions, which can have devastating consequences for all involved.