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| | | Killed | 12/26/2022 | Phillip Watterson | 27 | Cherokee | IA | INFO |
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Phillip Watterson, 27, of Cherokee, was the victim of a hit-and-run crash in Cherokee around 8:30 pm near the Cherokee County Courthouse happened at 8:30pm on a Monday evening. A suspect was identified, but charges had not been filed as evidence was gathered from the scene and suspect’s vehicle. No Updates on the cyclist's identity, the driver or the investigation.
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| | | Injured | 10/25/2022 | Larry Wrede | | Lone Tree | IA | INFO |
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Larry Wrede was riding in the eastbound lane of Highway 22 near Lone Tree around 8pm when a driver struck Larry from behind and immediately stopped at the scene. Wrede suffered trauma to his face and rear skull, and was transportedn to the ER in Iowa City. Larry did not have any illuminating lights on his bicycle and the driver did not see him. No citations were issued.
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| | | Injured | 10/22/2022 | Claudio Verzilli | | Knoxville | IA | INFO |
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Claudio Verzilli was struck from behind on a rural road east of Knoxville. Claudio suffered serious injuries and the driver fled the scene. Claudio didn't remember getting hit. Two days later, Susan Visser came to the police station two days later and admitted to hitting Claudio. No other details.
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| | | Injured | 10/22/2022 | Angela Stanford | | Indianola | IA | |
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Angela was struck by a construction truck south of Indianola on Highway 69 near the entrance to Lake Ahquabi. She spent two weeks in the hospital and was immobile for 2 months. She is now back on her (new) bike and is looking forward to her 21st RAGBRAI this summer.
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| | | Killed | 10/19/2022 | Clark Pfeiferling | 57 | Keokuk | IA | INFO |
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57-year-old Clark E Pfeiferling, was riding westbound on South 7th Street in Keokuk at 6pm when he was struck from behind by 70-year-old Sharon L. Robey. Robey stopped the truck with Pfeiferling’s bike under the front right tire of the pickup. Clark was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
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| | | Injured | 10/4/2022 | Greg Lage | | Des Moines | IA | INFO |
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Greg Lage, a teacher and coach at Ankeny High School, crashed on gravel near Birdland Marina. A passing police officer spotted Greg lying on a trail and called 911. When Greg stopped breathing, one officer performed CPR until EMTs arrived. Greg remains hospitalized at MercyOne in Des Moines in critical condition with brain injuries. UPDATE 11/11/22 - Greg awoke from a three-week-long coma and was able to leave the hospital. He started a long rehabilitation process at On With Life in Ankeny.
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| | | Injured | 9/30/2022 | Unknown Person | | Argyle | IA | INFO |
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A hit & run driver struck a bicyclist on Highway 27 south of Argyle. The vehicle left the scene and is believed to have been a 2005-10 Hyundai Sonata. The cyclist was in stable condition but suffered serious injuries. The vehicle would be missing a passenger side mirror. No updates.
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| | | Killed | 9/21/2022 | John Forrest | 67 | Clinton | IA | INFO |
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67-year-old John W. Forrest was riding Waller Road near Clinton around 4pm when he was struck from behind by 35-year-old Cyle Roos of Long Grove, Iowa. Forrest was taken a hospital and later died of his injuries. John lived and worked in Clinton the majority of his adult life. Many people recognized John from his daily walks and riding his bicycle in the area. The investigation was ongoing.
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| | | Injured | 9/20/2022 | Michael Ahlers | 59 | Sheldon | IA | INFO |
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59-year-old Michael Ahlers riding a bicycle westbound on 280th Street (4 miles north of Sheldon) when he was struck from behind by 55-year-old Douglas Roth of George IA around 5:20 pm. Michael was transported to the hospital for treatment. His condition are unknown. Roth was cited for operating a motor vehicle without insurance and operating a motor vehicle too close to a bicyclist. $5500 in damages to the bicycle.
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| | | Injured | 9/19/2022 | West Dawson | | Johnston | IA | INFO |
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Urbandale Police Officer, West Dawson was riding after he taught a bicycle training session in Johnston when a large deer appeared on a downhill section on the trail in his path. The officer and the deer collided and tumbled down the hill. Dawson and the deer were injured but both walked away from the crash. Dawson credits his bike helmet with preventing more serious injuries.
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| | | Injured | 9/19/2022 | Unknown Person | | Bettendorf | IA | INFO |
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A student was riding a bike at the Bettendorf middle school and cut in front of a school bus that was driving in the designated drop off lane. The bus was reportedly able to stop, but still hit the student and the bike. The student sustained minor injuries and was able to attend class afterwards. No charges will be filed regarding this incident.
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| | | Injured | 9/17/2022 | Unknown Male | 9 | Council Bluffs | IA | INFO |
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A 9-year-old boy was traveling northbound and he was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound Saturday evening. The boy was transported to a Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. The crash was under investigation
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| | | Injured | 9/4/2022 | Unknown Male | | Des Moines | IA | INFO |
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An unknown cyclist was riding southbound in the curb lane on Hubbel Ave at approx 2:45am when we he struck from behind by a 24-year-old Des Moines resident. The cyclist sustained serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment and the cyclist had no lights. The investigation was ongoing and charges were pending.
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| | | Injured | 8/28/2022 | Unknown Male | 15 | Bettendorf | IA | INFO |
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Two bicyclists were traveling crossing Devils Glen Rd. when a car waiting to turn at the intersection during a green light hit one of the bicyclists in the crosswalk. The male bicyclist received minor injuries in the accident. Police say the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
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| | | Injured | 8/13/2022 | Michell Thornton Skogerson | | West Des Moines | IA | |
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Michelle was struck by a car on RP True Parkway around 8pm. The driver stopped to see iof she was OK. She said "no, I am not OK. You hit me" and then the driver left the scene. Michelle went to the ER for minor injuires. No updates since.
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| | | Injured | 7/24/2022 | Ed Husar | | Des Moines | IA | |
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Ed was stuck by a car when it turned into a dedicated bike lane without looking. Ed hit the car and sent him 15 feet onto the pavement with scraped knees, elbows and knuckles. No word if the driver stopped. Ed said he was Ok, just sore.
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| | | Injured | 7/21/2022 | Michael Huizenga | 12 | Orange City | IA | INFO |
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12-year-old Michael Huizenga rode his bike into the street in front of 65-year-old Barbara Van Beek. There was no crosswalk and Barbara tried to top before colliding with Michael. Michael was transported to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
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| | | Injured | 7/21/2022 | Barbara Ellen Gartner | 63 | Shingobee TWP | MN | INFO |
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63 year old Barbara Gartner, of Iowa City, and another unidentified person were riding on bicycles pedaling eastbound on the Heartland Bike Trail in Shingobee Twp in MN when she was struck crossing a road intersection around 5pm. Barbara suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. No mention of the driver (only object blaming - Chevrolet Tahoe) UPDATE: turns out the cyclists failed to yield at a stop sign and the driver was a Cass County deputy. N alcohol was involved in the incident, and Gartner was not wearing a helmet.
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| | | Injured | 7/19/2022 | Michael McKinley | | Waterloo | IA | INFO |
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Michael McKinley was heading south on W 11th in Waterloo at 5:50am when crossing an intersection and was struck by a small tan-colored sedan who was turning right, but didn't fully stop at a red light. The driver stopped to ask if he was okay an then fled the scene.
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| | | Injured | 7/9/2022 | Linda Boote | 45 | Sioux Center | IA | INFO |
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45-year-old Linda Boote of Sioux Center was riding northbound in a marked crosswalk when she was struck by 34 year old Norma Lopez-Chavez. Norma said she saw the cyclist and tried to swerve yet the cyclist struck the passenger side mirror and passenger side front door of Norma's truck. Linda was taken to the hospital. Lopez-Chavez was charged with failure to yield to pedestrian within an intersection and no valid driver’s license and sustained $2000 in automotive damages.
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| | | Killed | 7/1/2022 | James Deal | 57 | Urbandale | IA | INFO |
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42-year-old Brian Kirkman, was been charged with homicide by motor vehicle after police said he struck 57-year-old James Deal, of Des Moines with his car on July 1st. James died later than night at the hospital. Alcohol and impaired driving were involved in the case. UPDATE: On April 15th 2023 - the blood alcohol level was released (.363) - more than 4X the legal limit. driver was sentenced to 12 years (10 year vehicular homicide charge and two years on the OWI charge) Plus $150,000 in restitution to the family.
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| | | Killed | 6/16/2022 | Unknown Male | 9 | Macedonia | IA | INFO |
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A 9 year old boy riding his bicycle was struck in an intersection by a motorcycle operated by a 51-year-old male at 7:30pm. Paramedics administered life-saving measures and transported him to Mercy Hospital where he eventually passed. No other details.
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| | | Injured | 5/24/2022 | Unknown Male | 12 | Des Moines | IA | INFO |
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A 12-year-old boy rode his bike off the sidewalk and into the roadway, where he was hit by a car. The boy was alert and talking before being transported by ambulance to Blank Children’s Hospital. DMPD was investigating crash.
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| | | Injured | 5/18/2022 | Unknown Male | 8 | Storm Lake | IA | INFO |
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A 17-year-old female struck an 8-year-old boy riding in the roadway. The boy was treated at the scene and taken to a local hospital. Teh drivers was cited for no valid driver’s license and driving with obstructed view (cracked windshield).
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| | | Injured | 5/10/2022 | William Russeff Jr | 62 | Mason City | IA | INFO |
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A vehicle/bicycle collision occured downtown Mason City around 3:41 am that sent the cyclist - 62 year old William Russeff Jr. to the hospital. The State Patrol says Russeff was wearing dark clothing and did not have the proper reflective equipment. Russeff was treated for his injuries at the hospital. The driver was not harmed.
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| | | Injured | 5/9/2022 | Trysten Armstrong | 11 | Bloomfield | IA | INFO |
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Trysten Armstrong, age 11, of Bloomfield suffered abrasions to his face, arms, and legs when his bicycle was struck by a 19 year old diver from Milton who was cresting a hill and struck the rear tire of the bicycle in the middle of the intersection. The driver stopped and said she didn't see the cyclist. She was speeding and was cited for steering too closely to a bicycle.
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| | | Injured | 3/30/2022 | Roxana (Roxy) Fudge | | Tucson | AZ | INFO |
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Two bicyclists are fighting for their lives after getting hit by a truck near Park Avenue and Ajo Way in Tucson on Wednesday, March 30. The Tucson Police Department said an elderly man and woman were on a tandem bike when they were hit. Both was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. A truck turned right on Ajo and hit the couple. The cyclists were identified as Roxana (Roxy) Fudge and Lee Thorson. Roxy is the mother of Geoff Perrill of Geoff's Bike and Ski Shop in Iowa City. In late April they were transported home, but still require continuous support to safeguard the healing of their wounds. No information on the charges filed (if any) against the driver.
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| | | Injured | 3/30/2022 | Lee Thorson | | Tucson | AZ | INFO |
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Two bicyclists are fighting for their lives after getting hit by a truck near Park Avenue and Ajo Way in Tucson on Wednesday, March 30. The Tucson Police Department said an elderly man and woman were on a tandem bike when they were hit. Both was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. A truck turned right on Ajo and hit the couple. The cyclists were identified as Roxana (Roxy) Fudge and Lee Thorson. Roxy is the mother of Geoff Perrill of Geoff's Bike and Ski Shop in Iowa City. In late April they were transported home, but still require continuous support to safeguard the healing of their wounds. No information on the charges filed (if any) against the driver.
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| | | Injured | 2/16/2022 | Unknown Female | 57 | Maui | HI | INFO |
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A 57 year old Iowa woman sustained life-threatening injuries after crashing head-on into a Jeep while riding a bicycle on Maui around 11am on a Wednesday. Investigators say she lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding with Jeep. Investigators say she was wearing a helmet and Alcohol, drugs, and speeding are not suspected to be a cause in the crash. The Jeep driver was not injured. No other information has been released about this incident.
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| | | Killed | 12/25/2021 | Terry Zabokrtsky | 76 | Walford | IA | INFO |
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Terry was struck from behind Linn Benton Road at 4:30pm on Christmas day. Authorities do not mention a driver - only a 2017 Silver Escape. news also stated the cyclist collided with the vehicle and this was later retracted. Terry was pronounced dead at the scene. no further updates.
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| | | Killed | 11/30/2021 | Elijah Peters | 10 | Le Mars | IA | INFO |
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Elijah was riding westbound crossing the street from the sidewalk area when he pedaled into the path of 21-year-old Diego Gomez driving northbound. The crash happened at about 5:12pm Tuesday afternoon on Business Highway 75. No further updates. Peters was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.The accident remains under investigation.
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| | | Injured | 11/23/2021 | Unknown Male | | Ottumwa | IA | INFO |
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Ottumwa police officers responded to a bicycle/auto crash at 1:30 pm Tuesday at the intersection of Milner and Hamilton streets. The cyclist was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the driver was cited for running a stop sign and operating a vehicle without insurance.
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| | | Killed | 10/27/2021 | Unknown Female | 38 | Joshua Tree | CA | INFO |
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A 38 year old Iowa woman was killed after being struck by an 80-year-old driver in Joshua Tree California. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver was driving westbound on SR 62. The cyclist was struck from behind as the driver made an unsafe turning movement onto the shoulder. We have not been able to identify who the cyclist was.
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| | | Injured | 9/28/2021 | Unknown person | | Cedar Rapids | IA | INFO |
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A cyclist riding a bicycle was hospitalized on Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of 3rd Ave and 10th St SE. The cyclist was taken to a local hospital for what officers described as non-life-threatening injuries. The driver stayed on the scene.
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| | | Injured | 9/26/2021 | Juvenile Male | 12 | Storm Lake | IA | INFO |
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A 12-year-old, was struck by Angela Sanchez of Storm Lake when police say the boy darted into the intersection while riding a bicycle. The 12 year old was transported to a Storm Lake hospital for treatment. No charges have been filed for the incident.
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| | | Killed | 9/23/2021 | Mark W. Adkins | 58 | Newton | IA | INFO |
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Mark was struck from behind on highway S-74 South shortly after 7pm. It was reported he was riding in the middle of the highway with no lights, reflectors or reflective gear. Mark was lifeflighted to Des Moines where he was pronounced dead. ISP was called in to assist with the investigation.
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| | | Killed | 9/19/2021 | Eric Christopher Lindberg | 55 | Urbandale | IA | INFO |
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Eric was hit from behind in the 8500 block of Meredith Drive a little after 7am on a Sunday morning. It was Eric's birthday. He was killed by a 67 year old driver from West Des Moines. Eric survived two deployments to Iraq, but didn't survive a bicycle ride in his hometown on his birthday.
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| | | Killed | 9/3/2021 | Lorna Moss | 69 | Hull | IA | INFO |
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Lorna was riding her bike a little before 6 p.m. Friday when she was struck from behind by 27-year-old Seth DeJong. Deputies suspected that De Jong was under the influence of alcohol. De Jong was transported to the Sioux County Jail where he was charged with homicide by vehicle caused by operating while intoxicated and homicide by vehicle caused by reckless driving." The driver later pled not guilty and was released from jail on a $20k bond. UPDATE April 19th 2022 After a series of continuances, a plea agreement was reached. De Jong pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle due to reckless driving. Sentencing has been scheduled for July 18 2022, at which time Sailer will rule on accepting or rejecting the plea agreement. As part of the plea agreement, the charge of homicide by vehicle caused by operating while under the influence would be dismissed. The state is recommending De Jong be placed in the custody of the Iowa Department Corrections for an indeterminate term not to exceed 10 years and pay $150,000 in restitution to Moss’ estate or heirs, a $5,000 fine, a $750 surcharge and $100 in court-related costs.
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| | | Killed | 8/18/2021 | Robin Faught | 58 | Clear Lake | IA | INFO |
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94-year-old Carroll Etchen of Clear Lake was driving south on Grouse Avenue in Clear Lake around 11:15 am when the she struck a 58-year-old cyclist also traveling southbound in the same lane. No updates.
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| | | Killed | 6/15/2021 | Melissa Ristau | 65 | Fort Dodge | IA | INFO |
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Melissa was pronounced dead at the scene after she was struck by a truck while crossing the street riding a trike Tuesday morning, according to the Fort Dodge Police Department. The 18-year-old driver turned northbound right into Melissa. Due to the nature of the incident, the Iowa State Patrol was contacted and will be assisting with the investigation moving forward. No updates since.
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| | | Killed | 6/5/2021 | James Powell | 62 | Mason City | IA | INFO |
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James Powell, 62, of Mason City died from his injuries on June 11 after he was struck on June 5 by Cody William Skiye, 28, who was traveling southbound on Thrush Avenue. James was also traveling southbound, had proper lighting that was in accordance with the Iowa traffic code. After investigation, Skiye was arrested for OWI 2nd offense, an aggravated misdemeanor, making a false report to law enforcement, no insurance, and operating a motor vehicle too closely to a bicycle. About a month later, Cody was charged with homicide by vehicle while operating under the influence after a collision that resulted in the death of a cyclist. UPDATE 6/28/22 - Cody William Skiye, 29 of Mason City, was charged with homicide by vehicle-OWI for the death of James Powell. Court documents state Skiye had a blood alcohol content of .222 when he was driving the pickup truck that hit Powell on June 5, 2021. Skiye has entered an Alford plea to a reduced charge of unintentionally causing serious injury by OWI. An Alford plea means he does not admit guilty but will accept sentencing.
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| | | Killed | 6/3/2021 | Alex Marietta | 40 | Davenport | IA | INFO |
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"Alex Marietta (a male), 40, of Geneseo, IL, was riding his bicycle southbound on Davenport Avenue at 3:02 p.m.on June 3rd, 2021 when he was struck by Bobby Fitzgerald Hunt Jr., 33, of Davenport. Bobby failed to stop for a red light. Bobby was charged with one count each of homicide by vehicle, reckless driving, leaving the scene of a fatality crash, and interference with official acts. UPDATE May 11th 2022 A Scott County jury in March 2022 found Bobby guilty of those charges and was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the homicide by vehicle-driving under the influence, a consecutive sentence of 15 years for homicide by vehicle-reckless driving, and another consecutive 15 years for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. (50 years) Bobby must serve 70% of the first 40 years of his sentence (that is 28 years), plus three years minimum on the last 15-year sentence, for a minimum of 31 years, before he can become eligible for parole."
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| | | Injured | 5/16/2021 | Larry Ritland | 73 | Cedar Rapids | IA | |
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Larry was doing everything right - riding on a street with low traffic, he a headlight, tailight, high visibility clothing and still got leveled by a pick-up on a Sunday afternoon. The driver rolled through a stop sign and was speeding up when he hit Larry. Larry sustainied road rash, bruises and a fractured bone in his foot. His bike was totaled. The driver stopped and was cooperative and apologetic and Larry called 911. No word on charges. Ironically Larry crossed the entire USA by bicyucle last year accident-free only to be hit in his hometown.
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| | | Injured | 5/16/2021 | Ed H. | | Des Moines | IA | |
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Ed was struck by a vehicle on the corner of Hickman and SE Alice Road. A fellow cyclist stayed with him until the ambulance arrived. No other details regarding injuries or fault are known.
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| | | Injured | 5/7/2021 | Ann Knupp | 57 | Springville | IA | INFO |
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Ann Knupp, 57 of Springville was struck by Cynthanee Heeren, 26, from Central City sending Ann into the east ditch of Whittier RD. Ann was life-flighted to U of I Hospital with serious injuries. No word on charges.
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| | | Injured | 4/22/2021 | unknown male juvenile | | Davenport | IA | INFO |
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A juvenile was injured when a suspect open-fired at a group of young boys on their bicycles. He was treated and released from the hospital. This was the same incident where 12-year-old Devell Johnson Junior was killed by the gunfire. Police believe a car pulled up when the boys were riding bikes in an alley and opened fire. Investigators do not believe this was a random act of violence and are asking for the public's help in trying to solve the crime.
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| | | Killed | 4/22/2021 | Devell Johnson Junior | 12 | Davenport | IA | INFO |
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12-year-old Devell Johnson Junior was killed by the gunfire in Davenport when a suspect fired at a group of young boys on their bicycles. Another juvenile was treated and released from the hospital with minor injuries. Police believe a car pulled up when the boys were riding bikes in an alley and opened fire. Investigators do not believe this was a random act of violence and are asking for the public's help in trying to solve the crime.
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| | | Injured | 4/7/2021 | Andrew Pavlovec | 36 | Coralville | IA | INFO |
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Andrew Pavlovec, 36 of Coralville was hit from behind by a 16 year old driver at 6am on a Wednesday morning. Andrew was transported to U of I hospital with serious injuries and died 2 days later. Police state the fatal crash is under investigation. UPDATE (1 month later) May 5th 2021 - Coralville Police Chief stated the vehicle traveling more than 20 miles per hour over the posted 35 mile-per-hour speed limit and the 16-year-old female driver was "actively using a social media application" when the crash happened. The teenager has been charged with vehicular homicide. Her name has not been released due to state law. When Andy died, he left behind two sons, 14 and 11 years old. Recycling was important to Andy and something he instilled in his kids, so it wasn’t too surprising for his family to learn he was a registered organ donor. Andy’s liver, heart, kidneys, and lungs were used in five life-saving transplants.
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| | | Injured | 12/25/2020 | unknown male | 58 | Protivin | IA | INFO |
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A 58-year-old man was on a bicycle when he was struck by a car around 2 a.m. Friday morning. It was a hit and run. Car parts left at the scene identified the car as a 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS with front end damage. The cyclist was taken to a hospital in Cresco and then transferred to Mayo Clinic with serious injuries. The Howard County Sheriff's Office was still looking for the driver.
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| | | Killed | 12/21/2020 | unknown male | 46 | Davenport | IA | INFO |
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At 10pm Davenport police responded to a head-on crash. A car was traveling west-bound and was struck by a motorized bicycle traveling against traffic going the wrong way on the one way street. The bicyclist was identified as a 46-year-old man from Davenport who was prnounced dead at the hospital as a result of his injuries.
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| | | Killed | 12/1/2020 | June Darlene Judd | 82 | Danville | IA | INFO |
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June was heading east in the outside lane of the old highway 34 when dump truck being driven by Marvin Jon Roy Creelman, 73, of Burlington, was traveling the same direction in the inside lane. June veered into Marvin's lane, he crossed the center line in an effort to avoid her. June continued into the inside lane and struck the dump truck. She was life-flighted to the U of I hospital when she died the next day.
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| | | Killed | 11/6/2020 | Steven Towne | 49 | Tiffin | IA | INFO |
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Steven Towne, 49 from Tiffin died on Sunday afternoon following a bicycle crash at Tiffin City Park. He riding an electric mountain bike on the bike trail when he lost control and struck a bridge railing. Towne was not wearing a helmet and died at the scene.
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| | | Killed | 11/6/2020 | Desean Hoffman | 16 | Estherville | IA | INFO |
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Desean Hoffman, 16, of Estherville died Saturday from injuries received after being struck by a car Friday evening around 6pm. The driver Gary Clymer, 66, of Estherville flagged down another driver to call 911 after he struck Desean from behind. Desean was transported to a local hospital then airlifted to South Dakota when he died of his injuries the next day. The accident remains under investigation at this time.
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| | | Injured | 9/7/2020 | Kelly Swanncut | 53 | Spencer | IA | INFO |
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35-year-old Jesse Dammann of Spencer was traveling southbound on South Grand Avenue. As he approached the intersection, he observed a tipped over motorcycle on the east side of the road. When Damann looked back, he has struck 53-year-old Kelly Swanncut also of Spencer who was cycling through a cross walk. Damann says he did not see the crosswalk sign flashing. Teh driver stopped and aided the cyclist until police arrived. Swancutt was taken to Spencer Hospital and treated for a head wound and other injuries. There are no charges or citations being issued at this time.
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| | | Injured | 8/27/2020 | Mason Gravely | 32 | Knoxville | IA | |
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Mason was on a cross country bicycle tour promoting the Athletic Brewing Company from Stratford Conneticut. Mason was hit in the back by a passing Ford F150 along Hwy 92/5 between Knoxville and Pleasantville. He didn't get the gender or age of the driver but he was positive that the brake lights never engaged and there was no swerving or sudden movement of the driver to indicate an accidental or surprising collision. He believes the driver meant to buzz him and realized they hit me and decided to leave the scene before facing charges. the side mirrow busted off the truck. Mason was bruised up and sore, but still able to keep riding. A police report was filed and no further details.
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| | | Killed | 8/10/2020 | Thomas Rowland | 63 | Solon | IA | INFO |
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Thomas Rowland, 63, of Solon died during the deracho when he was riding on a bike trail when a tree fell on him as strong storms ripped through Eastern Iowa. Thomas sustained severe injuries that ultimately led to his death on the scene.
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| | | Killed | 8/9/2020 | Nicole Kulaszewski | 18 | Waterloo | IA | INFO |
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Nicole Kulaszewski, 18, of Waterloo was was heading home from a friend’s house at about 2 a.m. and was riding was riding EAST in the westbound lanes of Broadway Street when a car, driven by Cameron Stillwell, 26, of Waterloo, was traveling WEST in the westbound lanes when she struck Nicole head-on. Cameron pulled over, called 911 and told police she didn’t see the cyclist. Nicole was airlifted to Iowa City where she was later pronounced dead.
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| | | Injured | 8/7/2020 | Trevor Brunsvold | 24 | Mason City | IA | INFO |
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About 10am Traci Redeker of Manly struck struck cyclist Trevor Brunsvold, 24, of Mason City with the side mirror of her vehicle, throwing him from his bike. Redeker stated she did not see Brunsvold on the roadway. She transported Brunsvold to MercyOne in Mason City for his injuries. The two were both traveling south on Highway 65. Redeker was charged with operating a vehicle too close to a bicyclist. The incident remains under investigation.
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| | | Killed | 8/1/2020 | Ellen Bengtson | 28 | Charles City | IA | INFO |
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Ellen, 28, was riding her bike in Charles City when she was struck by Colby Elliott, age 43, of Clarksville at approx. 7:40pm. Ellen was air-lifted to MercyOne in Mason City, where she died from her injuries. Ellen was an environmental engineer at Cambrex Charles City having earned her Bachelor’s Degree in chemical engineering from Yale University and her Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University in New York. She was originally from Richland, Washington when she moved to Charles City for the job at Cambrex. The crash remains under investigation.
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| | | Killed | 7/31/2020 | Stephen McDonald | 52 | Knoxville | IA | INFO |
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Stephen McDonald, 52, from Jackson WY was struck from behind by Tiffany Turner, age 33, from Knoxville. Stephen was killed just north of the Highway G44 intersection at approx 8 am. Both the cyclist and car were traveling southbound. Stephen was declared dead at the scene. Stephen was on a tour across the US and biked nearly everywhere while he lived in Jackson since moving here in the 1990s. Has was married with four children. He was a longtime bootfitter at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and ran for Mayor of Jackson WY twice. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa State Patrol are investigating.
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| | | Killed | 7/31/2020 | Blake Corporon | 20 | Cedar Rapids | IA | INFO |
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Blake Corporon, 20, died in a bike accident near Dry Creek in Cedar Rapids. He suffered severe injuries from crashing into rocks off the bike trail. His family says he loved to ride his bike along that area. Police are still investigating it as an unattended death.
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| | | Injured | 7/23/2020 | Unidentifed Juvenile | 16 | Waterloo | IA | INFO |
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A 16-year-old boy was hit in Waterloo on a sidewalk about 3 pm when a car, driven by Kevin Nobis, exited an alley and did not see the teen before hitting him. The teen was transported the hospital in Waterloo and then airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospitals. Nor word on injuires and no charges have been filed. The police continue to investigate.
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| | | Killed | 7/21/2020 | Ricky Cullum | 63 | Fort Dodge | IA | INFO |
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Ricky Cullum, 63, was riding his bicycle northbound on the sidewalk on Kenyon Road in fort Dodge. The driver, Joseph Johnson, 34, made a right hand turn when Cullum’s bicycle collided into the side of Johnson’s car. Cullum was air lifted to a Des Moines hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died from the injuries a week later. No word on charges.
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| | | Injured | 7/17/2020 | Unidentified Female Juvenile | | Decorah | IA | INFO |
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A female juvenile cyclist entered River Road in Decorah at 10am when 20-year-old Isabella Audetat of Wisconsin struck the cyclist. The driver was unable to stop. The cyclist was transported to the hospital. No updates on cyclist's condition, who was at fault if any charges were filed.
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| | | Injured | 7/13/2020 | Unidentifed Male | | Sioux City | IA | INFO |
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A Sioux City cyclist was hit by a car in Sioux City around noon and taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The names and condition hadn't been released.
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| | | Injured | 7/8/2020 | Unidentifed Juvenile | | Cedar Falls | IA | INFO |
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Around 12:35 p.m, a vehicle collided with a bike operated by a juvenile at the intersection near Main Street in Ceadr Falls. The cyclist was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to their lower body. Investigation is ongoing, though no charges have been filed.
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| | | Injured | 6/9/2020 | Spencer Weir | 14 | Burlington | IA | INFO |
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Spencer Weir, 14 sustained traumatic brain injuries and fractures to his head, spine, arm, leg and foot while riding his bike to the roller rink Burlington around 9pm. The driver had a blood alcohol content level above the legal limit of .08. Weir's mother, filed a petition to seeking damages from Whittaker's acts of negligence including operating a vehicle while impaired. No further information.
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| | | Injured | 6/3/2020 | James Junkman | 56 | Waterloo | IA | INFO |
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A bike and a vehicle collided at the intersection in Waterloo around 4:50 pm. Waterloo Fire Rescue took the cyclist, 56-year-old James Junkman, to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. No details on who hit him.
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| | | Killed | 5/23/2020 | Unidentifed Male | 9 | Russell | IA | INFO |
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70 year old Patrick Conway struck and killed a 9-year-old in a head-on collision in the middle of the road in a residential neighborhood of Russell around 3:30pm. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Iowa State Patrol said alcohol and excessive speed have been ruled out and they are still investigating the crash. No Additional Details
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| | | Injured | 4/24/2020 | Unidentifed Male | 13 | Independence | IA | INFO |
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A 13-year-old boy pedaled into the roadway from the ditch 2500 block of Quasqueton Diagonal Blvd, hitting the passenger side of the minivan as it passed by. The teen was taken to the hospital with minimal injuries.
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| | | Killed | 3/11/2020 | Gary Lee Clipperton | 73 | Bayard | IA | INFO |
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Gary was cycling eastbound on Highway 141 at about 6:30 am when he was hit and killed from behind. He was less than 500 feet from Sparky’s One Stop in Bayard when he was a regular every morning for coffee. Gary was transported to a Des Moines hospital with life-threatening injuries where he passed away 6 days later. ISP stated there were no contact marks on the bicycle or marks on the roadway to show that Clipperton was directly hit while riding the bicycle, though the physician who treated him stated they believed his injuries were caused by being struck rather than falling off the bicycle. Information on the driver involved is unknown at this time and the crash is still under investigation.
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| | | Killed | 2/2/2020 | Gerrick T. Stotser | 45 | Waterloo | IA | INFO |
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Gerrick was a victim of an early Sunday morning crash in the 1800 block of Greenhill Road. Gerrick was a seasoned year-round commuter, did not own a car (by choice) and was always well lit. He was hit coming home from work on early Sunday morning. He was father to 5 children. He was a member of the Cedar Falls Bike Pedestrian committee. he was riding on the road because the trail was not plowed. UPDATE JUNE 16th 2020: Frankie Mae Price, 26 was arrested and charged with eaving the scene of a fatal accident. Bond was set at $5,000. Court records indicate the cyclist was hit twice in the early morning hours of Feb. Once by Price and a second time by Alexander Nielsen after Price left Gerrick vulnerable position to be struck by another vehicle. Nielsen immediately called 911 and wasn’t charged, but a second lawsuit against Nielsen submitted by Stotser’s relative is still pending. 4/6/21 - Frankie Mae Price was sentenced to five years in prison in April 2021.
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| | | Injured | 1/24/2020 | Unidentified Male | | Council Bluffs | IA | INFO |
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A cyclist was struck from behind traveling westbound on 2nd Avenue by a 55 year old man arouind 7pm . The driver was arrested and charged with OWI and given a citation for no proof of insurance. The cyclist had extensive road rash and a large laceration on the back of his head and was transported to the hospital. A small piece of the bicycle's rear reflector was found lodged in the license plate bracket that matched the bicycle.
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| | | Killed | 1/6/2020 | Jermey Ray Williams | 46 | Newton | IA | INFO |
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Melvin Ties, 71 of Newton struck and killed a cyclist on Highway 6 and Imperial Ave near Newton at 4:30 am. Jermey was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police. The crash is still under investigation.
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| | | Injured | 12/23/2019 | Cody Timm | 33 | Davenport | IA | INFO |
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Cody led police on a chase after a domestic disturbance call and was hit by one of the responding officer's squad cars. Cody fled the scene on a bicycle rode through alleys and yards. During the pursuit, Tim was stopped by a squad car where he landed on the hood and was apprehended and taken to a nearby hospital for minor injuries. Timm was charged with a violation of a protection order, possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with official acts.
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| | | Injured | 12/9/2019 | Unidentified Person | | Davenport | IA | INFO |
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Around 5:15pm, a vehicle headed westbound on Kimberly Road was approaching an intersection when they hit a cyclist. Police say the cyclist was trying to cross the road northbound against the red light. The cyclist was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The cyclist was cited for a red light violation. Both the bicycle and car were damaged in the accident.
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| | | Injured | 10/28/2019 | Carrie Ann Goodrich | 27 | Sheffield | IA | INFO |
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Around 3:40 a.m. a semi driven by a 62 year old Dennis Gjerde of McCallsburg was traveling northbound on Highway 65 near Sheffield when he hit a bicyclist in the same lane. Carrie, 27, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, via air ambulance. The driver was not injured. No other details.
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| | | Killed | 10/17/2019 | Joseph Mann | 56 | Muscatine | IA | INFO |
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Joe was struck and killed by a car driven by Timothy Lee Miller, 59, of Muscatine around 4:45pm. Mann was traveling southbound near 140th St. and Moscow Road in rural Muscatine County. Mann was a multi-year competitor of RAAM, he raced Trans-Iowa many years, rode several RAGBRAIs, he crewed for Sarah Cooper at RAAM and was a member of the Melon City Bike Club. The crash remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.
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| | | Killed | 9/28/2019 | Kent Eugene Harfst | 57 | Pierson | IA | INFO |
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Kent was participating in the Ride Across Iowa in a Day (RAID) bicycle ride when 19-year-old Aaron Joshua Albert of Mondamin was heading eastbound on county road D12 and struck Keny from behind around 6:35 a.m. near the top of a hill and in dark conditions. Kent landed in the ditch with critical injuries and was air-lifted to MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The driver was uninjured in the crash.
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| | | Injured | 9/26/2019 | Unidentified Male | | Ankeny | IA | INFO |
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A male child was crossing NW 18th and State street about 4pm when he was hit by a school bus. The cyclist was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation was ongoing, but speed was "not believed to be a factor".
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| | | Injured | 9/26/2019 | Unidentified Male | | Iowa City | IA | INFO |
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28 year old Corey Turner hit a 12-year-old student while driving another student in a district-owned vehicle in Iowa City. No further details.
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| | | Injured | 9/23/2019 | Chris Welch | | Des Moines | IA | |
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Chris was riding down 44th street as a car pulled out of a parked position. Chris hit the front of the car and skidded to the ground, his hand broken with multiple lacerations. Friends helped with the bike and got Chris to the hospital. Charges are pending.
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| | | Injured | 9/22/2019 | Caitlin Lindsey Moore | 32 | Iowa Falls | IA | INFO |
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Caitlin was riding her bicycle through the parking lot at a high rate of speed and failed to yield to the 17-year-old driver when she entered Main Street. Moore was taken to Hansen Family Hospital by Iowa Falls EMS with serious injuries.
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| | | Injured | 9/9/2019 | Unidentified Person | | Davenport | IA | INFO |
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A cyclist failed to stop at a stop sign at the corner of Sturdevant and Rockingham Road and hit a car around 10 pm. The cyclist was not seriously hurt, but was still taken to the hospital. The cyclist has been charged.
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| | | Injured | 8/28/2019 | Guillermo Romano Ibarra | 28 | Iowa City | IA | INFO |
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Guillermo Romano Ibarra was hit from behind near Iowa City as he pedaled a half-mile stretch of Iowa Highway 22 between trails. He was hit from behind and sustained critical injuries. UPDATE 10/21/22: Ibarra won a $15 million settlement in court, an amount based on the extent of his injuries and his likely loss of future earnings in his potentially-limited medical career. Ibarra was in the Iowa Medical Scientist Training Program which is a rigorous 7-8 year propgram that results in an M.D. and a Ph.D.. As Ibarra looks ahead, he said he hopes to use his experience to advocate for greater safety measures on Iowa roadways.
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| | | Injured | 8/13/2019 | Unidentified Male | | Urbandale | IA | INFO |
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Emergency crews were called to the intersection of 34th Street and Urbandale Ave on Tuesday afternoon to a report of a cyclist versus car accident. The male cyclist was hit by a car. the windshield was cracked and the cyclist’s belongings were on the ground. The cyclist was alert and suffered minor injuries, according to police. The crash remains under investigation.
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| | | Killed | 8/12/2019 | Devin Estabrook | 49 | Muscatine | IA | INFO |
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Devin was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver early Monday on U. S. Highway 61 south of Muscatine near the intersection with 41st Street South. Devin, an organ donor, was airlifted from the scene to a hospital in Peoria, Ill. 3 months later (Nov), Terry Gough, 52, was charged with leaving the scene of a fatality accident. Reports indicate Gough did not stop and render aid as required by law and later drove past the scene again when emergency vehicles were present investigating the incident, Leaving the scene of a fatality accident is a class "D" felony punishable by a prison term of not to exceed five years and a fine of between $750 and $7,500.
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| | | Injured | 8/8/2019 | Unidentified Female | | Macksburg | IA | |
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A female cyclist was hit from behind north of Macksburg on Pitzer Rd. The driver failed to give her enough space as he passed. The cyclist was air-lifted to a hospotal and was in ICU for days due to internal bleeding and required surgery for a fractured hand. The driver received no citation.
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| | | Injured | 8/7/2019 | Unidentified Male | 4 | Waterloo | IA | INFO |
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A 4-year-old boy was struck by a 12 year old driver. The father of the driver did give his son permission to drive the vehicle. The cyclist was taken to UofI Hospital for treatment. His name was not released. The father was charged with child endangerment and aiding and abetting serious injury by auto and sentanced to seven years in prison.
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| | | Injured | 8/5/2019 | Reid Burkle | 13 | Ely | IA | INFO |
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Heidi Burkle, 45, and her son, 13-year-old Reid Burkle were riding bikes near Ely were seriously injured when they were hit by a truck driven by 39-year-old Trevin Greeneby around 8 pm. The cyclists were taken to a Cedar Rapids hospital before being flown to UofI hospital with serious injuries. The driver was not hurt. The Linn County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash.
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| | | Injured | 8/5/2019 | Heidi Burkle | 45 | Ely | IA | INFO |
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Heidi Burkle, 45, and her son, 13-year-old Reid Burkle were riding bikes near Ely were seriously injured when they were hit by a truck driven by 39-year-old Trevin Greeneby around 8 pm. The cyclists were taken to a Cedar Rapids hospital before being flown to UofI hospital with serious injuries. The driver was not hurt. The Linn County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash.
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| | | Injured | 7/23/2019 | Unidentified Male #4 | 57 | Indianola | IA | INFO |
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Two people are hospitalized after a crash during RAGBRAI Tuesday near Indianola. The crash happened at the bottom of a steep hill. Police said a 22-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man crashed into each other as they were coming down at high speeds. Both of them were airlifted from the scene to Des Moines hospitals. The injured woman suffered head and facial injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition. The man suffered head and internal injuries.
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| | | Injured | 7/23/2019 | Unidentified Male #2 | | Indianola | IA | INFO |
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Three RAGBRAI riders were transported to the hospital in critical condition. One was air-lifted with head and internal injuries and two others via ambulance. It is unclear what led to the crash. No further details.
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| | | Injured | 7/23/2019 | Unidentified Female #5 | 22 | Indianola | IA | INFO |
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Two people are hospitalized after a crash during RAGBRAI Tuesday near Indianola. The crash happened at the bottom of a steep hill. Police said a 22-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man crashed into each other as they were coming down at high speeds. Both of them were airlifted from the scene to Des Moines hospitals. The injured woman suffered head and facial injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition. The man suffered head and internal injuries.
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| | | Injured | 7/23/2019 | Unidentified Female #3 | | Indianola | IA | INFO |
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Three RAGBRAI riders were transported to the hospital in critical condition. One was air-lifted with head and internal injuries and two others via ambulance. It is unclear what led to the crash. No further details.
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| | | Injured | 7/23/2019 | Unidentified Female #1 | | Indianola | IA | INFO |
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Three RAGBRAI riders were transported to the hospital in critical condition. One was air-lifted with head and internal injuries and two others via ambulance. It is unclear what led to the crash. No further details.
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