Two People Killed and Two Seriously Injured in Car-UTV Accident in Dubuque County

On August 8, 2026 at approximately 2121 hours, the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, Peosta Police Department, Cascade EMS, Dyersville Bi-County Ambulance, Farley Fire Department and EMS, Epworth Fire and EMS and Worthington Fire Department responded to the intersection of East Worthington Rd and Comer Rd for a car vs. UTV accident with multiple patients.  One person was found to be deceased on scene.  Six people were transported to the hospital, all with serious to life threatening injuries. One of these subjects was declared deceased at the hospital.  The accident remains under investigation.  The names of the victims are being withheld until 2200 hours on August 9, 2026, pending family notification.