Samantha Moore Obituary — Ankeny, Iowa: 19-Year-Old Dies After Tragic Crash Near Bondurant

Samantha Moore Obituary – Death, Car Accident Ankeny, Iowa — Samantha Moore, a 19-year-old resident of Ankeny, has died following a devastating car accident involving a dump truck, leaving her community in mourning.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on Sunday afternoon, May 3, near the intersection of Northeast 56th Street and Northeast 94th Avenue in the Bondurant area. The collision involved a passenger vehicle driven by Moore and a dump truck.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene and worked to extricate Moore from her vehicle due to the severity of the crash. She was airlifted by helicopter to a nearby hospital with critical injuries.

Despite medical efforts, authorities later confirmed that Samantha Moore died from her injuries.

A passenger in Moore’s vehicle was also seriously injured and transported by ambulance for treatment, while the driver of the dump truck was not injured and remained at the scene cooperating with investigators.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation as officials continue to gather evidence and review the circumstances leading up to the collision.

Samantha Moore is being remembered by those who knew her as a young woman whose life held promise and meaning. Her sudden passing has left family, friends, and the Ankeny community grieving a loss that came far too soon.

As tributes continue to emerge, many are reflecting on the impact she made in her short life—remembered for her presence, her connections, and the memories she leaves behind.

Funeral arrangements and memorial service details have not yet been publicly announced.

Samantha Moore is remembered as a cherished daughter, friend, and member of her community—her life cut short in tragedy, her memory carried forward by those who knew and loved her.