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On May 18, 2026, a serious car accident occurred on Highway 80 in Iowa, resulting in a man being critically injured. According to authorities, the accident occurred at around 3:00 pm near the town of Davenport.The Iowa State Patrol reported that a pickup truck collided with a sedan, causing both vehicles to spin out of control and crash into the median. The driver of the sedan, identified as 45-year-old John Smith, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.Witnesses at the scene stated that the pickup truck was traveling at a high rate of speed before the collision occurred. The driver of the pickup truck, a 30-year-old man from Cedar Rapids, was also injured in the crash but his injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening.Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident and have not yet determined if alcohol or drugs were a factor. Highway 80 was temporarily closed in both directions following the crash, causing traffic delays for several hours.This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the need for motorists to exercise caution while on the road. Our thoughts go out to the injured man and his family, and we hope for his speedy recovery.