April 19, 2024

Police release names of 2 killed when train struck SUV

CEDAR RAPIDS — Authorities have released the names of two people who were killed when a train struck their sport utility vehicle in Cedar Rapids.

The crash was reported around 4:20 p.m. Sunday near Tait Cummins Memorial Park.

Police identified the driver as 32-year-old Ethan Mortensen and his passenger as 66-year-old David Mortensen. Both men lived in Ely.

Other details haven’t been released.