Update: Dec 24 - The driver of the 2000 Ford F150 pickup who was fatally injured on 12/22/15 was identified as Paul H. Ostrand, 55, from Stockton, Iowa. The accident remains under investigation.
On December 22nd, at approximately 5:36 pm, Scott County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 5200 blk of 220th Street in rural Walcott in reference to a single vehicle accident rollover. Preliminary investigation by the Scott County Sheriff's Office Accident Response Team determined that a 2000 Ford F150 was traveling westbound in the 5200 blk of 220th Street when it left the road, entered the north ditch, struck a culvert, and rolled onto its top.
The male driver and sole occupant of the truck, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to Genesis Medical Center-East Rusholme Street, Davenport, where he was pronounced dead. The driver's name is not being released at this time pending further investigation.
The Scott County Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by Walcott Police, Iowa State Patrol, Walcott Fire, and Durant Ambulance.
