Samantha Trimpe Identified as Victim killed in Fatal Overturned Vehicle Incident in Sac County

The Sac County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a tragic incident involving an overturned vehicle found in the North Raccoon River at Hagge Park, located approximately two miles south of Sac City. The incident came to light on Friday morning around 10:18 a.m. when authorities received a call to investigate the situation.

Upon arriving at the scene, officials discovered a 2008 red Jeep Cherokee submerged in the river. A tow truck was employed to retrieve the vehicle from the water. Inside the vehicle, authorities found the body of a deceased woman, later identified as 30-year-old Samantha Trimpe, a resident of Breda, Iowa.

Initial observations at the scene indicated that the tire patterns found near the riverbank suggested no abrupt braking or change in direction before the vehicle entered the river. This detail is crucial for investigators as they work to determine the circumstances that led to the vehicle’s submersion in the river.

Samantha Trimpe’s body is currently undergoing examination by the Office of the State Medical Examiner. At this stage, officials have stated that there are no indications of foul play. The absence of evidence pointing to foul play implies that the incident might have been an accident, though the ongoing investigation aims to confirm this hypothesis through a thorough examination of all available evidence.

Assisting the Sac County Sheriff’s Office in this investigation are several local agencies, including the Sac City Police Department, Sac City Fire Department, Sac County EMS, and the Sac County Medical Examiner Investigator. The collaborative effort underscores the importance of a comprehensive investigation to ensure all aspects of the incident are meticulously examined.

The community of Breda, along with Samantha Trimpe’s family and friends, is mourning the loss of a young life under such tragic circumstances. As the investigation progresses, authorities are committed to uncovering the full details of the incident, providing clarity and closure to those affected by this heartbreaking event.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues. The Sac County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. The cooperation and support from the community are vital in helping to piece together the events leading up to this tragic accident and to prevent similar incidents in the future.