
The Iowa State Patrol investigated a two-car accident near Fort Dodge on Thursday afternoon that claimed the life of a Des Moines motorist. The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 20 and Webster Count Road P-59. Reportedly a northbound 2011 model Honda Fit driven by 82-year-old Hal Chase of Des Moines failed to stop at the posted stop sign when it was struck by an eastbound 2011 model Lincoln Nautilus driven by Diane Witt of Arcadia,Iowa. All were transported to Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge for treatment. Chase was pronounced dead at the hospital while both Witt and her passenger, Stacie Segebart of Westside were treated at the hospital Thursday. Assisting the Iowa State Patrol at the accident scene were members of the Webster County Sheriff’s Department, Moorland Fire Department and Fort Dodge Ambulance.