A Monday morning two-vehicle accident in Oskaloosa claimed the life of a Hamilton woman.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, shortly before 9:00 AM, a Chevy Malibu driven by 80-year-old Betty Walter was exiting the parking lot of a car dealership onto Highway 92. 71-year-old Ricky Corbett of Oskaloosa was traveling westbound on the highway in a Ford F150.
The accident report states Walter’s vehicle was attempting to enter the eastbound portion of the highway when it pulled in front of Corbett’s truck. Corbett did not have enough time to stop and a collision occurred.
Walter was transported to Mahaska Health but died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Corbett was injured and transported to the hospital.
The accident remains under investigation.
