Man Found Dead on I-80 in Poweshiek | Des Moines News

At 1:30 AM on a Friday, a frantic call led deputies to a stopped big rig on I-80 in Poweshiek County—where a man was found dead in a ditch after the driver claimed to have struck something. Authorities haven’t yet released the victim’s identity, but the medical examiner is on the case, with an autopsy pending. The Iowa State Patrol is leading the investigation into this tragic, high-stakes crash that underscores the deadly risks of nighttime travel on major highways. This is a developing story—stay tuned as more details emerge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/933b129caa600a7f