At the time, the name of the cyclist was not released.
We knew the cyclist was in critical condition and the driver did stay at the scene.
The cyclist that was hit was Ashlee Hopkins.
Today, Sept 23rd at 3:10pm, Ashlee was taken off life-support.
"Her life was taken from her as she was out doing what she loves. It is absolutely unfair and something I will never make peace with. " ~ Sister Maycee
"a shining light in the local cycling community and Iowa City community as a whole" ~ Bike Iowa City
RIP Ashlee.
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Ashlee Hopkins Memorial Fund
This is a fund for the family of Ashlee Hopkins to help cover the costs of her funeral and other end-of-life expenses. All of the money will go directly to Ashlee's sisters, Taylor and Maycee.
On Sunday, September 15th Ashlee was hit in a tragic accident while on a bike ride.
The amazing care team at UIHC in Iowa City did everything they could, and Ashlee fought like hell, but the injuries sustained were too severe.
On Monday, September 23rd, Ashlee will be able to donate her liver, saving a life, and will be taken off life support. Services will be scheduled for later this week.
Thank you for helping in this impossibly difficult time.
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BIKEIOWA NOTE: We'll keep in the loop on the investigation and charges against the driver and post what we hear.