RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Plymouth man was tragically killed in an auto crash north of Mason City Saturday afternoon.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident took place at about 9:26 AM on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The Patrol reported that the accident occurred at 330th Street and Highway 65, between Mason City and Manly. on Highway 65, near 330th Street. A 2016 Lincoln MKS driven by 85-year-old Joseph T. Costello, of Plymouth, was traveling east on 330th Street. At the same time, a 2000 Ford Expedition driven by 34-year-old Valinda M. Imus, of Northwood was traveling south on Highway 65. The Lincoln entered the intersection and was struck on the driver’s side by the Expedition.
As a result of the collision, Joseph Costello died at the scene from his injuries.
Also hurt were Valinda Imus, 83-year-old Carol J. Costello of Plymouth, and 30-year-old Deandre D. Harvey, of Fort Dodge. They were transported by Mason City Fire Department Ambulance to MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. According to the Patrol, Valinda Imus and Deandre Harvey were not wearing seat belts.
According to an obituary, Joseph Costello was a member of Saint Michael’s Catholic Church and the Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department. He and his wife Carol settled in Plymouth in 1972 and had four children.
The crash remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.
Assisting the Iowa State Patrol were the Cerro Gordo and Worth County Sheriff’s Departments, Manly Fire and Rescue and Mason City Fire Department.