Vinton, Iowa — In Loving Memory of Crystal Offerman, 37, a Kindhearted Soul Remembered After Tragic Crash
The close-knit community of Vinton, Iowa, is in mourning following the tragic death of Crystal Offerman, age 37, who lost her life in a devastating three-vehicle crash involving a school bus Friday afternoon, October 18, 2025. The accident occurred at approximately 1:40 p.m. on Highway 218 near 61st Street, just south of Vinton, and has left friends, family, and neighbors heartbroken. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash unfolded when Crystal’s Jeep, traveling southbound on Highway 218, came to a stop while waiting to make a turn.