Humboldt woman passes away in crash in Cass County

Atlantic, IA – A Humboldt woman has passed away after a vehicular crash involving a head-on collision in Cass County early Monday morning. The Iowa State Patrol in their crash report identified 29 year old Griffin Ferguson of Humboldt as the deceased individual.

The accident occurred when a 2001 Lincoln LS driven by Bryce Baker of Atlantic crossed the center line for unknown reasons hit a 2010 Chevy Silverado driven by 64 year old Bernard Sullivan of Atlantic.

Ferguson was a passenger in one of the vehicles and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say she was not wearing a seat belt.  Baker and Sullivan were transported via flight to Des Moines Mercy Hospital to be treated for their injuries. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic Fire and Rescue, Cass County EMS and Life-flight and Air Med helicopters assisted the Iowa State Patrol on the scene. The crash remains under investigation.