A Menlo man died as a result of a two vehicle wreck that occurred Friday night near Orient.
According to Iowa State Patrol, at about 5:06 p.m. 40-year-old Elijah Daniel Davis was driving a Ford Astro van westbound on Highway 25 east of Orange Avenue. Davis’ vehicle crossed the centerline of the road and struck a Ford F100 head on. The driver, 39-year-old Jeremy Lane Trichel was ejected from his vehicle and was transported by Steen Funeral Home to the State Medical Examiner’s Office. Davis was transported by Orient Emergency Medical Services to Greater Regional Health in Creston. The incident remains under investigation by Iowa State Patrol. Adair County Sheriff’s Office also assisted at the scene. Raccoon Valley Radio will bring you more information as it becomes official.