A mother and daughter have been killed in a crash off Interstate 80 about a mile east of Casey, Iowa.
The Iowa State Patrol says the two died Sunday after the eastbound sport utility vehicle they were in entered the highway median.
The patrol says the SUV ran down between bridges over the Middle River, hit some rocks, rolled onto its roof and slid across river ice before stopping at the far bank, partially submerged.
The two women were identified as 58-year-old Cynthia Piester and her daughter, 38-year-old Jennifer Piester. The driver was identified as 60-year-old Johnny Piester, Cynthia's husband. He was taken to a Des Moines hospital in fair condition.
All three lived in Sioux City.
The accident cause is being investigated.
A benefit account has been established at Pioneer Bank for the Piester Family. Donations to help with funeral and medical expenses can be deposited at any Pioneer Bank location. Pioneer Bank has four offices located in Sergeant Bluff, Sioux City, and Salix.
