BLOOMFIELD, Davis County, Iowa, Nov. 4, 2026 — One person died and three others were hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon, November 2, at the intersection of Highway 2 and Flora Avenue in Davis County, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. when a 2017 Toyota sedan and a 2006 Buick sedan were both traveling westbound on Highway 2. The Toyota, driven by 44-year-old Christopher Wray Bachman of Moulton, struck the rear of the Buick.
The driver of the Buick died in the crash. Authorities have not released that person's name. The Buick's front-seat passenger, identified as 42-year-old David M. Troyer of Moulton, suffered minor injuries. Bachman and a five-year-old passenger in his vehicle, also of Moulton, sustained serious injuries.
Davis County ambulance crews took Bachman to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines and the five-year-old to University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, the report said. Troyer and the Buick's driver were each taken to Davis County Hospital, where the driver died. The crash remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.
Our sympathies are with the family of the person who lost their life.
Intersection Crashes in Iowa
This fatal crash happened at Highway 2 and Flora Avenue in Bloomfield, IA. Our Iowa intersections page covers intersection crashes across Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does wearing a seat belt really make a difference in a crash like this? Yes. Seat belts keep occupants from being thrown from their seats or ejected during a collision, and they cut the risk of serious or fatal injury substantially in rear-end and other crashes.
What should a family do after a loved one dies in a crash like this? Families can request a copy of the official crash report from the investigating agency, which usually becomes available once the investigation is complete, and can contact the hospital or county medical examiner for further information.
How do investigators determine what happened in a fatal crash? Investigators typically examine the vehicles, the scene, witness accounts, and any available data recorders to reconstruct how the collision occurred before issuing a final report.
How long does a fatal crash investigation usually take? Investigations can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on the complexity of the crash and whether additional testing or analysis is needed.
