The deadly accident occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday in Rock Valley, Iowa, when a 2020 Audi A4, driven by 21-year-old Kaleb DeBey lost control on a curve at the intersection of 300th Street and Filmore Avenue.
Authorities believe that high speed and alcohol might have played a role in the crash.
As a result of the collision, 35-year-old Halee Bliek, a passenger in the vehicle, was ejected and tragically killed.
DeBey suffered injuries and was treated at Hegg Medical Center.
The investigation is ongoing, and multiple agencies, including the Iowa State Patrol, Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, and Rock Valley Police Department, are involved in the joint investigation.
Assistance was provided by the Rock Valley Fire Department and Rock Valley Ambulance during the incident.