KEOKUK COUNTY – One person died and three others were injured in a rollover accident in Keokuk County in the early morning hours on Sunday.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred at around 1:06 AM on Sunday morning. A 2015 Cadillac SRX was traveling westbound on 170th Street near the 10000 block west of What Cheer. At some point, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a power pole. The vehicle rolled multiple times before coming to a rest in the south side ditch.

The crash report states that the vehicle had a total of 4 occupants, and none of them were wearing seat belts at the time of the accident. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, and three others sustained injuries. Two of the injured individuals were transported to Mahaska Health, while the other was transported to Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics.

The identities of those involved in the accident are currently under investigation. 

The Iowa State Patrol was assisted on scene by the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office, Keokuk County Ambulance, What Cheer Fire Department, and Cedar Rapids State Radio.