Floyd County, IA (June 6, 2025) – A tragic collision involving a motorcycle and semi-truck claimed the life of a northern Iowa woman earlier this week.

According to reports, the Iowa State Patrol responded to a fatal crash at approximately 9:10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4. Authorities say a semi-truck was traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 18, just north of Charles City, when a motorcycle entered its path. The motorcycle was struck, resulting in the death of the rider.

The victim has been identified as 66-year-old Ruby May Golnick of Garner. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The semi-truck driver was not injured in the crash.

This incident adds to the growing toll on Iowa roadways, where, according to the latest data from the Iowa Department of Transportation, 96 people have lost their lives so far this year. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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