Two Vehicle Crash in Oelwein

At 11:17am on December 24, 2025, Oelwein Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Hwy 150 and 14th St SE.  A black 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, driven by Diana Calderon, was on 14th St SE heading westbound crossing Hwy 150 and failed to yield to a gray 2013 Dodge Avenger, driven by Tony Howard, who was traveling southbound on Hwy 150, leading to the Pacifica being struck in the passenger side by the Avenger.  Initial estimates of damages were $6,000 to the vehicle driven by Calderon and $6,500 to the vehicle driven by Howard.  Calderon was assigned fault for the accident and was issued citations for Failure to Yield Upon Entering Through Highway and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability.  Oelwein Police were assisted by the Oelwein Fire Department and Mercy One Ambulance Oelwein, who transported one individual to Mercy One Hospital for precautionary checks.