Two Killed when Semi Hits Go-Cart in W. Iowa

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Nov 30, 2009 at 2:10 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 30, 2009 at 7:12 PM CST

CLARINDA (AP) - The Iowa State Patrol has identified the two go-kart riders who were killed in a weekend crash with a semi-trailer truck in Page County.

The patrol said Monday the victims were 16-year-old Shyla Rodriquez, who was driving the go-kart, and her 29-year-old passenger, Tabitha Rodriquez. They both lived in Shenandoah.

The accident occurred Saturday on the outskirts of Clarinda.

The semi driver, 63-year-old Paul Mellencamp of Clarinda, was not injured.

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