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Auto accident takes life of former NIACC runner Trent Smith

Trent Smith, in NIACC jersey
Trent Smith, in NIACC jersey
RUDD, IOWA – Former NIACC cross country runner Trent Smith, who was 23, died Tuesday due to injuries sustained in an auto accident on the Avenue of the Saints near Rudd.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident took place Tuesday, August 9 at about 11:46 AM on the Avenue of the Saints at Rudd. Smith was west bound on the highway in his 2002 Buick Lesabre when he struck the back of a semi that has stopped in the travelled portion of the road. Smith was airlifted to Mercy hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.

Smith, who attended Charles City High School, was a 2-time U.S. Citizen All-American in cross country at NIACC in 2011 and 2012. He placed 11th at the 2011 national meet and placed 16th at the 2012 national meet.

At the 2011 national meet, Smith earned honorable mention NJCAA all-American honors with his 11th place finish becoming the first men’s NJCAA all-American in cross country.

Smith’s personal best 8K time of 25 minutes, 48 seconds is tied for seventh on NIACC’s all-time list.

Smith also holds the NIACC men’s track and field indoor record in the 3,000-meter run in a time of 8:44.92 in February of 2013.

Smith also worked as a student ambassador in the admissions office while a student at NIACC.

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As I have said before on your asinine, pathetic and sick comments.
Someday, perhaps not soon, but someday karma will catch up with you Oha I. Guise, you piece of shit.

Just remember that, as it may be the last thought that goes through your twisted mind.

Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Praying for Trent’s family, loved ones, and friends. 23 is far too young… I’m so very sorry for your loss.

That is so sad. Why the Muck was a tractor trailer stopped in the travelled lane of the road? LAWSUIT big time. Damn those truckers. I’m so sick to F-in death of them putting everyone’s lives in jeopardy with their oversized big loads. Semis should be confined to certain thoroughfares heading N-S / E-W. LAW makers need to pull their heads out of their asses and do something about them.

There was another semi ahead of him with a blown tire.

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