News : Car hits home in Shellsburg, driver dies

On 4-12-2021, at about 11:02 AM, the Benton County Sheriff's Office received a report of a car striking a house on Cottage St in Shellsburg IA. The driver of the car, and sole occupant was a 69-year-old male from Shellsburg. He was declared deceased at the scene, after resuscitation efforts failed. His name is being withheld at this time. Assisting were the; Shellsburg Fire Dept and First Responders, Hiawatha Ambulance, and, Benton County Sheriff's Office.
The incident remains under investigation.