Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office unveils new details in fatal UTV crash

The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office is revealing what led up to an August UTV crash that resulted in the death of a ten-year-old and a school principal.
Published: Sep. 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM CDT

DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office is revealing what led up to an August UTV crash that resulted in the death of a ten-year-old and a school principal.

The crash, which involved a car and a UTV, took place on August 8 at the intersection of East Worthington Rd. and Comer Rd.

The sheriff’s office has revealed 33-year-old Joshua Tack of Union, who was also the BCLUW School District principal, was at fault for the crash. He was driving the UTV when he pulled out in front of the other vehicle.

Tack, along with Lane Pisarik of Cascade, each died as a result of the crash. Five others were also hurt in the crash.

The sheriff’s office says the crash is still under investigation.

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