Carmie Sills and Theresa Leibold Obituary: Ames Community Mourns After Fatal I-64 Crash
The Ames, Iowa community is grieving the tragic loss of 61-year-old Carmie Sills and 61-year-old Theresa Leibold, who both died following a devastating single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 64 near the Wayne-Jefferson County line, just east of Mt. Vernon.
According to authorities, the crash occurred at approximately 3:57 a.m. when the vehicle they were traveling in left the interstate for reasons that remain under investigation and struck a tree head-on. Carmie Sills was pronounced dead at the scene.
Theresa Leibold, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was rushed to SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite the best efforts of healthcare professionals, she later succumbed to her injuries.
The heartbreaking deaths of Carmie Sills and Theresa Leibold have left family members, friends, and the broader Ames community in deep mourning. Loved ones are remembering the lives they lived, the relationships they cherished, and the lasting impact they had on those around them.
As officials continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal I-64 crash near Mt. Vernon, the focus remains on honoring the memory of two women whose lives were tragically cut short.
During this incredibly difficult time, the community extends heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of Carmie Sills and Theresa Leibold. May they find strength, comfort, and peace in the memories they shared and in the support of those who stand beside them.
