Moriah Atanasia Rosa, 32, of LeClaire, Iowa, was tragically killed in a devastating crash near her community Tuesday evening, leaving her family and loved ones facing an unimaginable loss.
The crash occurred around 6:26 p.m. on September 22 near South Cody Road and West Canal Shore Drive in LeClaire. Investigators said a white 2025 Volvo semi-tractor trailer was traveling south on South Cody Road toward Riverdale when it collided with a white Honda Civic and a black 2016 Ford Escape traveling north.
According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the Honda briefly went underneath the semi-trailer before the Ford Escape also collided with the truck and came to rest against the east guardrail.
Rosa was driving the Ford Escape and was pronounced dead at the scene. Three children, ranging in age from 2 to 9, were also inside the vehicle. All three were transported to the hospital and remained in critical condition following the crash.
The driver of the semi-truck was identified as 44-year-old Martial Wilkerson. Authorities said he was not injured and refused medical treatment at the scene. The driver of the Honda, identified as 18-year-old Autumn Hajny, was transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and was later reported to be in stable condition.
The circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office Accident Investigation Team and the Iowa State Patrol Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division. No charges had been announced in the available reports.
For those who knew Moriah, her death represents far more than a name connected to a tragic crash. She was a mother, a family member and a loved one whose life was deeply connected to the children who were traveling with her.
Her sudden passing leaves behind grief, unanswered questions and a family now facing an incredibly difficult time. As the investigation continues, those who knew Moriah are left to remember her life and the memories she created with the people closest to her.
