Ames Officials Recover Submerged Truck From Water
Authorities responded to a submerged vehicle found near 4518 Mortensen Road on Sunday.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Emergency Response
Ames police discovered a submerged truck containing one person near 4518 Mortensen Road. Emergency crews, including local dive teams, arrived on the scene to complete the recovery process.
Why it matters
The discovery of a submerged vehicle near a public roadway necessitated an urgent multi-agency response to secure the site and conduct the recovery operation. Local authorities worked to manage the scene and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities were alerted to the submerged truck at 12:30 p.m. at the 4518 Mortensen Road location. The operation involved coordinated efforts between the Ames Fire Department and the Story County Sheriff's Office Dive Team.
The players
Story County Sheriff's Office Dive Team
This specialized unit provides underwater search and rescue capabilities throughout the region.
Ames Fire Department
The local agency is responsible for fire suppression and technical rescue operations in the city of Ames.
Mary Greeley Medical Center
This is a regional healthcare facility serving the Ames community and the surrounding area.
The details
Local officers were dispatched to the site of the incident following reports of a vehicle in the water. The Story County Sheriff's Office Dive Team and the Ames Fire Department conducted the extraction while personnel from the Mary Greeley Medical Center remained on standby at the scene.
Timeline
October 4, 2026
12:30 p.m.
Seasonal Patterns
This recovery operation follows a pattern set by standard emergency response protocols used for water-based vehicle incidents. The incident highlights the rigorous multi-agency coordination required for extraction procedures in the Ames area.
Residents should avoid the area near 4518 Mortensen Road while officials conclude the scene investigation. Those with information regarding the incident are encouraged to contact the Ames Police Department at (515) 239-5133 or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at (515) 223-1400.
The takeaway
Drivers are reminded to exercise caution near bodies of water located along transit routes. Reporting suspicious or abandoned vehicles to local authorities immediately can assist in preventing further incidents.
Further reading
For more information on local safety efforts, visit the Emergency Response section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KCCI.
