The Iowa State Patrol reported that at 11:12 p.m. on Friday near Marshalltown, four young people were riding in a car that collided with a utility pole and caught fire.
According to the report, all four passed away. The state patrol stated that they were looking into what caused the crash.
There were four juveniles in the automobile. Adrian Lara, 13, Isaac Lara, 16, Linette Lopez, 15, and Yanitza Lopez, 17, were the victims.
“The families of Lara and Lopez have our deepest sympathies. This is tragic for our entire neighborhood. We are confident that the neighborhood will rally around everyone who is impacted “Michael Tupper, the chief of police in Marshalltown, stated.
The kids all went to Marshalltown schools.
Three Marshalltown High School students and one student from Miller Middle School were among the victims, according to a statement from the district. According to the district, Adrian and Isacc Lara and Linette and Yanitza Lopez were siblings. “The families, friends, and the whole school community are in our thoughts and prayers,” the school community said.
