Joshua Lamont Cox, 24, and Austin Gainuss, 22, killed in collision on Interstate 80 in Polk County, Iowa

Modified Date: 
Tue, 01/29/2019 - 6:35am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, December 29, 2018

Iowa State Patrol: Speed Played a Role in Fatal I – 80 Accident

The Iowa State Patrol says 37 - year - old Travis Gonzalez of Bondurant, was driving his pickup westbound on the interstate at a high rate of speed. Troopers say near mile marker 139, Gonzales rear ended a Ford Focus.

Victims Names Released in Fatal I – 80 Crash

The Iowa State Patrol reports, Joshua Lamont Cox from Prairie City was the passenger in a car that was hit near the east mixmaster Saturday night.

Second man dies after I-80 collision in Iowa

The Iowa State Patrol says 22-year-old Austin Gainuss died Tuesday. He was a Des Moines resident. 

Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide, OWI in Crash That Left Two Dead

Thirty-seven-year-old Travis Gonzales of Bondurant is charged with four counts of homicide by vehicle. Two counts are for OWI and two counts for reckless driving.

Man Accused of Driving Drunk and Killing Two is Released From Jail Prior to Trial

During his release, Gonzales cannot drink or drive and will be monitored with a tracking device while he awaits trial. Gonzales will be arraigned March 1.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Travis Gonzalez
Joshua Lamont Cox
Austin Gainuss
Roadway: 
Interstate 80

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