The Iowa community is mourning the tragic death of Joshua Tack, a beloved high school principal who died following a serious collision involving a car and a UTV in Dubuque County. A 10-year-old child also lost their life in the crash.
The devastating accident occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at approximately 9:21 p.m. near the intersection of East Worthington Road and Comer Road.
Joshua Tack Dies After Iowa Crash
According to reports, the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene following a collision between a car and a UTV.
Joshua Tack, 33, was traveling in the UTV with five other passengers when the vehicle was struck by an eastbound car while crossing the intersection.
Six people were seriously injured in the crash and transported to hospitals. Two passengers were reportedly airlifted to a hospital in Iowa City, while others were taken to nearby medical facilities.
A 10-year-old child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Joshua Tack was transported to a hospital with serious injuries but later died from injuries sustained in the collision.
BCLUW Community Mourns Principal Joshua Tack
Tack was the Jr./Sr. High School Principal for the BCLUW Community School District.
Following news of his death, the school district shared a message mourning the loss of its principal and asking the community to keep his family and the wider BCLUW community in their thoughts and prayers.
His death has left students, teachers, staff members, parents and colleagues facing the sudden loss of an educator and school leader.
For the school community, Tack was more than an administrator. His role placed him at the center of the lives of students and families, making his sudden passing particularly painful.
Remembering Joshua Tack
Joshua Tack was remembered as a dedicated educator and school principal whose work brought him into daily contact with students, families and fellow educators.
His professional life was centered around education and the development of young people. The impact of a school principal often extends well beyond administrative responsibilities, touching students through guidance, encouragement and leadership.
His passing leaves behind a significant absence within the BCLUW community.
Family Mourns His Sudden Passing
Tack’s death has also left his wife, Blake, their children and extended family facing an unimaginable loss.
The BCLUW Community School District specifically asked people to keep Blake, their children and the entire Tack family in their thoughts and prayers.
For his loved ones, the tragedy represents the sudden loss of a husband, father, family member and friend.
10-Year-Old Child Also Killed
The crash also claimed the life of a 10-year-old child, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The child’s identity was not included in the information available for this report. The death has added another layer of heartbreak to an already devastating accident.
Other passengers sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospitals for treatment.
Investigation Into the Collision
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Dubuque County Sheriff Joe Kennedy said the UTV was traveling northbound with six occupants when it was struck by an eastbound vehicle at the intersection.
The driver of the other vehicle reportedly suffered minor injuries and was also transported to a hospital.
Investigators will work to establish the circumstances that led to the collision and determine the factors involved.
Joshua Tack Obituary and Funeral Arrangements
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Joshua Tack had not been provided in the information available at the time of publication.
Additional details may be announced by his family or the BCLUW Community School District.
The community is now coming together to support Tack’s family, students, colleagues and everyone affected by the devastating crash.
Joshua Tack will be deeply missed by his family, students, colleagues, friends and the entire BCLUW community. His dedication to education and the lives he influenced will remain part of his legacy. May his family find strength and comfort during this heartbreaking time, and may Joshua Tack rest in peace.