VAN METER, Iowa — A fatal crash occurred on June 12 at 3 p.m. just southeast of Van Meter, the Iowa State Patrol said in a crash report.
A 16-year-old driver was traveling westbound on 360th Street when he crossed the center line into incoming traffic and struck a motorcyclist with his vehicle.
The man on the motorcycle, 39-year-old Jared Eklund, has died.
The 16-year-old was airlifted to Blank Children's Hospital.
The crash is currently under investigation.