FATAL CRASH: Man Dies On Hwy 30

The Iowa State Patrol is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Scranton man.

The crash happened just after 7 a.m. Friday on Highway 30 near Grand Junction. Officials say 25-year-old Jacob Taggart crossed the center line and struck a semi head on. 

Taggart was pronounced dead on the scene. 

The semi driver was treated and released at a nearby hospital. 

Investigators are still looking into why Taggart crossed the line into oncoming traffic.