Royal Man Sustains Minor Injuries When Attempting to Pass Road Grader - Northwest Iowa Now

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Royal, Iowa
180th Avenue East of Royal near the 410th Street intersection
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Royal Iowa in Royal, Iowa: A 74‑year‑old man named Mark Wilms was driving a 2023 Ford Bronco southbound on 180th Avenue east of Royal, Iowa, near the 410th Street intersection when he tried to pass a road grader and struck its blade. The collision left Wilms with minor injuries and caused about $20,000 in vehicle damage. The road grader was operated by Darrel Santage, also of Royal; neither operator nor the grader sustained any damage or injury.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Mark Wilms Driver Injured

Original reporting

Royal Man Sustains Minor Injuries When Attempting to Pass Road Grader - Northwest Iowa Now

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