Cedar Falls, IA (September 17, 2024) – A fatal two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of W Cedar Wapsie Rd and N Union Rd on Monday, September 16. Andrew Eric Clark, 56, from Cedar Falls, lost his life after his vehicle. A 2019 Polaris Ranger, caught fire following the collision. Karl Chauncey Tompkins, 41, from Ryan, IA, was injured and transported to a hospital for treatment.
Authorities report that Clark failed to yield while turning left, leading to a crash with Tompkins’ southbound vehicle. Both vehicles came to rest in a ditch, and Clark’s vehicle caught fire.
The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, and more details are expected as authorities provide updates.