One person died in a two vehicle crash in Guthrie County Saturday.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, the incident happened at the intersection of Highway 44 and Chestnut Road at 2:30pm. A 2001 Ford Taurus that was driven by 88-year-old Mary Virginia Mingus of Coon Rapids was traveling south on Chestnut Road and she approached the intersection and pulled out in front of a westbound 2016 Ford F-150 truck that was driven by 43-year-old Jonathon Roger Merk of Waukee that was on the highway. 

Merk’s truck collided with the car, which sent both vehicles into the south ditch. Mingus was taken to Guthrie County Hospital by Guthrie County Emergency Medical Services where she later died of her injuries. Merk and a 12-year-old passenger were taken to Audubon County Hospital by Audubon County EMS with injuries. All occupants were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.

The Iowa State Patrol was assisted by the Guthrie and Audubon County Sheriff’s offices and Guthrie Center Fire and Rescue.