March 23 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

3/23/17 at 4:12 a.m.  Deputies were called to respond to a single-vehicle crash on Sand Road, approximately a quarter of a mile north of Benson Road.  During the investigation it was determined a red Pontiac, driven by Thomas M. Weinger, 36, of Clinton, IA, was traveling north on Sand Road, when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway.  The vehicle crossed over the southbound lane and struck the guardrail prior to coming to a stop.   Subject was pronounced dead on scene by the Whiteside County Coroner.  The investigation is ongoing.  The Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Albany Fire, Albany EMS, and Midwest Collision.