Spencer, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — Over the weekend Northwest Iowa Now reported on a two-vehicle collision on Hwy 71 north of Spencer where two people were fatally injured.

Late Monday afternoon the Iowa State Patrol released a second release clarifying information. After further investigation by the patrol, it was determined that the Chevrolet Silverado operated by Randal Dykstra of Everly was southbound in the northbound lanes of U.S. Hwy 71. The Nissan Rogue operated by Bridget Baird of Milford was northbound on U.S Hwy 71.

Both drivers died in the collision, which occurred shortly before 1pm Friday, February 7th.