91-year-old killed in Benton County accident

Lang
8/12/22

A 91-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident Thursday night in Benton County.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, 91-year-old Marion Schminke of Shellsburg was driving a 2011 Dodge Ram southbound on 30th Avenue between Vinton and Shellsburg just after 5pm when she came to a stop at the intersection with 61st Street. Investigators say Schminke proceeded to cross 61st Street when she was struck by a westbound 2013 Chevy Camaro being driven by 21-year-old Nathan Harrelson of Vinton. Both vehicles came to rest on their tops in a  nearby ditch.

Schminke was pronounced dead at the scene. Harrelson was airlifted to St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. His condition has not been released.