James Franciskovic, 52, killed and two people injured in single-vehicle crash on Highway 163 near Pella, Iowa

Modified Date: 
Sun, 11/05/2017 - 10:16am
Accident Date: 
Friday, February 24, 2017

West Burlington man dies in car accident

Iowa accident reports show the vehicle lost control, went into a ditch, and rolled before landing on its top. James Franciskovic, 52, of West Burlington was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.

West Burlington fire crew loses firefighter in vehicle crash

The Eastern Iowa Fireground Photos is reporting on their Facebook page that firefighter James Franciskovich and two others were headed to a training in Ames, Iowa on Friday evening, Feb. 24, when they were involved in a car crash near Pella.

Fallen Firefighter Honored After Fatal Car Crash

Firefighters lined part of the route as crews drove Franciskovic's body back home on Sunday.

Shuttles offered for West Burlington firefighter’s visitation, funeral

Due to limited parking at the funeral home, attendees are asked to park at the Burlington Regional Rec Plex at 501 S. Broadway Street. A Burlington Trailways bus will shuttle people from the Rec Plex to the funeral home.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
James Franciskovic
Roadway: 
Highway 163
City: 
Pella, IA

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