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Woman killed in crash in Humboldt

Snow, ice contribute to accident

HUMBOLDT — A woman was killed Monday morning when her vehicle slid on an ice and snow-covered road and into the path of an oncoming semitrailer.

The Iowa State Patrol identified her as Debora L. Ruberg, 60, of Hardy.

The crash happened at 7:44 a.m. on Iowa Highway 3 and State Avenue in Humboldt, troopers reported.

According to the State Patrol, Ruberg was driving a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee westbound on Iowa Highway 3 when she lost control on the snow and ice. Her vehicle went into the eastbound lane, where it was struck by a 2016 Freightliner semitrailer operated by Austin L. Van Klompe, 37, of Maurice.

Troopers reported that Ruberg was ejected from her vehicle.

The Humboldt police and fire departments, Humboldt Community Memorial Hospital paramedics and Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies also responded to the crash.

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