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1 dead, 1 injured in Davenport crash on River Drive

The fatal crash occurred near the intersection of East River Drive and Forest Road in Davenport shortly after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Credit: WNEP

DAVENPORT, Iowa — One person is dead and another is injured following a crash on River Drive in Davenport on Tuesday night.

According to the Davenport Police Department, officers responded to a crash near the intersection of East River Drive and Forest Road shortly after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Investigators believe a Kia Soul driving eastbound lost control and crossed the center line before being hit by a Chevrolet Trailblazer heading west.

The Kia's driver, a 30-year-old man, was not wearing a seatbelt and died after being transported to a hospital for his injuries. The Chevrolet's driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, was hospitalized for injuries that weren't deemed to be life-threatening.

The names of the victims haven't been released while family members are being notified. The crash is still under investigation.

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