Lang
8/9/23
Iowa City Police are investigating a fatal Monday afternoon car crash.
According to an ICPD news release, just before 1pm officers responded to the intersection of Highway 6 East and Boyrum Street for a multi-vehicle crash
An investigation showed 30-year-old Kristina Pearson of Wellman was driving north on Boyrum Street when her vehicle was hit by a truck driven eastbound on Highway 6 by 24-year-old Drake Brezina of Riverside. Pearson’s vehicle then collided with a third vehicle.
Pearson and a passenger were transported via ambulance to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Pearson died of her injuries later that day. The passenger in Pearson’s vehicle remains in critical condition. No other injuries were reported.
Brezina was cited for a red light violation. The crash remains under investigation and additional charges are possible. No other information is available at this time.