VICTOR – Authorities have identified two of the individuals involved in a train vs. semi truck collision in Poweshiek County on Wednesday that caused the train to derail.

The crash occurred at approximately 12:35pm on Wednesday, June 3, in the 3900 block of Highway 21, roughly 3 miles west of Victor. The driver of the semi truck, 38-year-old Michael Orton of Palmyra, Missouri, was life-flighted to the University of Iowa Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. 14-year-old Robert Orton was a passenger in the semi truck and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

There were people aboard the train, but any potential injuries they sustained were minor and did not require hospitalization. Authorities confirmed that over 20 train cars were derailed in the crash. 

Highway 21 remains closed in both directions between County Road F29 and US Highway 6 as responders continue to work to manage the scene, and a detour is in place. The status of the closure is being updated on 511ia.org.