Josh Tack Obituary, Iowa Accident, Death – BCLUW Principal Dies After UTV Crash at 33
The Iowa education community is mourning the death of Josh Tack, 33, a junior and senior high school principal for the BCLUW Community School District, who died from injuries sustained in a serious UTV collision Saturday night.
According to information from the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, first responders were called to the intersection of East Worthington Road and Comer Road at approximately 9:21 p.m. following a collision involving a UTV and a car.
A 10-year-old child was pronounced dead at the scene. Tack, of Union, was transported to MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque, where he later died from his injuries. Several other people were hospitalized with injuries described as serious to life-threatening.
Tack was known within the BCLUW community as an educator and school leader who played an important role in the lives of students and families.
The BCLUW Community School District announced his death Monday, asking the community to keep his wife, Blake, their children, and extended family in their thoughts and prayers.
His death has left colleagues, students, parents, and community members confronting the sudden loss of a school principal who had dedicated himself to education and the young people he served.
For Tack’s family, the tragedy represents an unimaginable loss. He leaves behind his wife and children, who are now facing life without a husband and father.
The crash also claimed the life of a 10-year-old child and left other victims hospitalized, deepening the impact of the tragedy on multiple families.
Friends and colleagues have been sharing condolences as the BCLUW community comes together to support Tack’s loved ones and one another.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation. Authorities are expected to determine the factors that led to the UTV and vehicle crash.
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Josh Tack had not been included in the information provided. Additional details are expected to be released by his family or representatives.
Josh Tack’s death marks a heartbreaking loss for his family, students, colleagues, and the entire BCLUW community. Our condolences go to his wife, children, family, friends, and everyone mourning his passing.
