Clarke University Baseball Bus Collides with Turkey on Highway

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The Clarke University baseball team's bus was struck by a turkey while traveling on Highway 151 in Iowa on Monday morning. The bus was headed to a game against Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri when the incident occurred. While no one on the bus was injured, the vehicle sustained significant damage to the windshield.

Why it matters

Collisions between vehicles and wildlife, while uncommon, can pose a serious risk to passenger safety and cause substantial damage. This incident highlights the unpredictable nature of road hazards that traveling sports teams must navigate, even on routine trips to away games.

The details

According to Athletic Director Curt Long, the bus was traveling along a rural stretch of Highway 151 shortly after 8 a.m. when a turkey crashed into the windshield. The team was able to board a different bus to continue their journey to Canton, Missouri. While the status of the turkey was not provided, the bus itself sustained significant damage from the collision.

• The incident occurred on Monday, April 6th around 8 a.m.

What’s next

The university will likely need to assess the damage to the bus and determine if repairs are needed before the team can use it for future away games.