Funeral services set for ILCC baseball player killed in bus crash

Visitation and funeral scheduled for 19-year-old Carter Johnson in his hometown of Rapid City, South Dakota

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Funeral arrangements have been made for Carter Johnson, the 19-year-old Iowa Lakes Community College baseball player who was killed in a bus crash last week in Calhoun County, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, followed by a funeral service and burial on Wednesday morning in Johnson's hometown of Rapid City, South Dakota.

Why it matters

The tragic bus crash that claimed Johnson's life has shaken the ILCC community, and the funeral services will provide an opportunity for his teammates, coaches, and loved ones to grieve and honor his memory. The investigation into the cause of the crash is still ongoing.

The details

Johnson was a passenger on the ILCC team bus when it left the road and rolled over last Wednesday morning south of Pomeroy, Iowa. Three of his teammates had to be airlifted to area hospitals, while several more were taken by ambulance for treatment. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

  • Visitation for Carter Johnson will be from 5 to 7 P.M. Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Johnson's funeral will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. Mountain Standard Time.

The players

Carter Johnson

A 19-year-old baseball player for Iowa Lakes Community College who was killed in a bus crash last week.

Iowa Lakes Community College

The college that Johnson played baseball for, whose team bus was involved in the fatal crash.

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What’s next

The cause of the bus crash that killed Carter Johnson remains under investigation by authorities.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has deeply impacted the ILCC community, and the funeral services will provide an opportunity for Johnson's loved ones to come together and honor his memory.