UPDATE Sept 23rd 2024 4pm
Ashlee Hopkins dies from injuries a week later after being hit by driver in Iowa City
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Iowa City Police say a bicyclist has serious injuries after getting hit by a minivan Sunday afternoon.
The department says at 4:06 p.m., officers responded to the 3300-block of Rohret Road for a report of a collision involving a minivan and a bicycle.
Police say a woman was riding the bicycle. First responders transported her to a hospital for treatment.
The collision is under investigation. A spokesperson for the police department tells KCRG-TV9 that the case is not being investigated as a hit and run.
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The bicyclist was part of an organized bike ride - the Farm Cycle ride
The driver stayed at the scene so they are not investigating this as a hit and run.
That stretch of road also has designated bike lanes.
Iowa City’s Bike Library said the crash happened during the Farm Cycle ride, where riders visit local farms and have seasonal food and drinks made by local chefs.
The Gazette shows the map where it happened
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Crash Date: Sept 15th 2024 4:00pm