The two were partners on season 20 of 'Dancing With the Stars' in 2015.
Iowa locals tell ET that tragic accidents like the one Soules was involved in aren't uncommon in the area.
A source tells ET that potential contestants go through 'extensive testing' -- including background checks and blood tests.
Funeral for Victim in Chris Soules Car Crash in the Works, Aurora, Iowa Mayor Says: He Was 'Well Known'
From the accident to the 911 call to The Bachelor star's arrest, ET's breaking down everything we know so far about what happened.
Soules sat down for an interview with ET in March 2017 to reflect on the near two-year anniversary of his 'Bachelor' Finale.
Chris Soules Called 911 After Fatal Car Accident, Says He Felt Driver's Pulse Before Allegedly Leaving Scene
"I know that he is probably devastated."
The 35-year-old reality star is keeping quiet on social media.
Chris Soules Previously Charged With Driving While Intoxicated in 2005 and Other Run-Ins With the Law
A local resident of Aurora, Iowa, tells ET the mood in the small populated town has been 'pretty somber' following the incident.
The 35-year-old reality star's rep released a statement to ET.
'Bachelor' Star Chris Soules Charged With Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Car Accident
The 35-year-old allegedly slammed his truck into a tractor trailer in his home state of Iowa, killing the driver.
