Police confirm Sueppel's vehicle crashed on I-80

Police confirm Sueppel's vehicle crashed on I-80

WEST BRANCH The Toyota Sienna minivan involved in the single-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 at the 251 mile-marker has been positively identified as Steven Sueppel’s vehicle, which was being sought by law enforcement.

Iowa State Patrol said the van was traveling westbound on I-80 around 6:30 a.m. when it lost control and entered the median east of mile marker 249. The van struck the concrete support for an electronic message board above the interstate and caught fire, killing the driver, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, said Trooper Mike Hicks.

The vehicle’s driver and sole occupant died in the fiery crash. Law enforcement has not been able to positively identify the deceased driver due to the fire.

An autopsy on the driver has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 25. Additionally, autopsies have been scheduled for tomorrow on the five victims from the 629 Barrington Rd.

The Johnson County Sheriff Department and West Branch Fire Department also responded to the scene.