Teen Injured in Grundy County Crash After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit

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According to an Iowa State Patrol crash report, an 18-year-old Webster County teenager was injured Friday during a pursuit of a stolen Dodge pickup truck. The incident began after a report of the stolen vehicle traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 20, and troopers attempted a traffic stop near Exit 187, about 15 miles west of Dike. The driver, identified as Landon Shivers of Moorland, Iowa, did not stop and took Exit 215 near Dike at a high rate of speed, resulting in a crash. Shivers was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Why it matters

Vehicle theft and high-speed pursuits pose significant risks to public safety, and this incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects while minimizing harm. The location of the crash, on a major highway near a populated area, could have resulted in more serious injuries or even fatalities.

The details

According to the Iowa State Patrol report, troopers located the stolen Dodge pickup near Exit 187 on U.S. Highway 20 and attempted a traffic stop. However, the driver, identified as 18-year-old Landon Shivers of Moorland, Iowa, did not stop and instead took Exit 215 near Dike at a high rate of speed, resulting in a crash. Shivers was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, and no other injuries were reported.

• The incident began on Friday, March 13, 2026.
• The pursuit and crash occurred near Exit 215 on U.S. Highway 20 near Dike.

What’s next

The Iowa State Patrol is continuing to investigate the incident, and it is unclear if Landon Shivers will face any charges related to the stolen vehicle or the pursuit.