Johnathan Alexander Scales Motorcycle Accident: 22-Year-Old Dies in Fatal Crash With Semitrailer on Iowa Highway 175 in Sac County
With broken hearts, family, friends, and the Ida Grove community are mourning the tragic loss of Johnathan Alexander Scales, 22, who died Tuesday afternoon, November 10, 2026, following a devastating motorcycle crash in Sac County, Iowa. The fatal collision happened at approximately 1:11 p.m. on Iowa Highway 175 at the intersection of Cory Avenue, about 2.5 miles west of Odebolt. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Johnathan was traveling eastbound on his 2026 Kawasaki motorcycle behind a 1999 Kenworth tractor-trailer.
The semitrailer, driven by 71-year-old Darel Lee Godbersen of Odebolt, was also traveling eastbound as the driver prepared to turn left onto Cory Avenue. During the maneuver, Johnathan’s motorcycle struck the rear of the truck. The impact proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was not injured.
Johnathan’s body was transported by Farber & Otteman Funeral Home to the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner. The Iowa State Patrol, Sac County Sheriff’s Office, Odebolt Fire Department, and Precision Towing assisted at the scene.
At only 22 years old, Johnathan’s death is an especially painful loss. His family and friends are now facing the difficult days ahead, trying to process a tragedy that has changed their lives forever. No words can fully express the sorrow of losing someone so young and the pain of knowing there will be no more opportunities to share ordinary moments together.
May everyone grieving Johnathan find strength in one another and comfort in the memories they hold dear. Our deepest condolences are with his family, friends, and the entire Ida Grove community.
