Two Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Wever, Iowa

Authorities have released the identities of the victims involved in the Saturday night accident.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 4:43pm

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According to the Iowa State Patrol, 61-year-old Scott Edwards and 50-year-old Shawna Hutson died in a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday in the 1600 block of Green Bay Road near Wever, Iowa. The vehicle crossed the center line, entered a ditch, struck an embankment, and overturned before coming to rest on its top in a nearby field. Both Edwards and Hutson were pronounced dead at the scene.

Why it matters

Fatal car crashes are a tragic and all-too-common occurrence, especially in rural areas. This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for continued efforts to improve driver education, vehicle technology, and infrastructure to prevent such devastating losses of life.

The details

Investigators say Edwards was driving a 2000 Lexus 400 northbound when the vehicle crossed the center line, entered a ditch, struck an embankment, and overturned before coming to rest on its top in a nearby field. Both Edwards and Hutson were pronounced dead at the scene.

  • The accident happened around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2026.

The players

Scott Edwards

A 61-year-old man who was the driver of the vehicle involved in the fatal crash.

Shawna Hutson

A 50-year-old woman who was a passenger in the vehicle involved in the fatal crash.

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What’s next

The Iowa State Patrol is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the need for continued efforts to improve road safety, especially in rural areas where single-vehicle crashes can have devastating consequences.