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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 Monday, May 9, when his bicycle was struck by Maria Shafranek, 19, of Milton at the intersection of Jefferson and Pine Streets. Trysten was riding through the intersection when Maria crested the hill and struck the rear tire of the bicycle in the middle of the intersection. Maria called the police. the bicycle’s rear wheel was almost bent in half. Maria's passenger stated she may have been speeding. Maria 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. No updates since.
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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 | 8/13/2019 | 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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| | | Killed | 7/23/2019 | Dilail Salkic | 22 | Waterloo | IA | INFO |
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Dilail died from injuries from a hit and run crash in about 4pm in the area of Western Avenue and West Third Street. Witnesses reported seeing a yellow car collide with the bike, and officers discovered the car parked nearby with the passenger side of the car’s windshield caved in. Police arrested 42 year old L.A. Jefferson and charged him with leaving the scene of a serious injury accident. Hiis bond was set at $100,000. - UPDATE Jan 14th 2020 - Authorities upgraded charges to 'homicide by vehicle' and Jefferson is being held without bond.
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| | | Killed | 7/10/2019 | Jim Stoffer | 66 | Bettendorf | IA | INFO |
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Jim died from injuries sustained during a crash on Forest Grove Drive around 7:30 pm. Police initually suspected a medical event had caused him to lose control. The autopsy ruled out a medical problem, and the death was declared an accident. The cause of death was massive head trauma. There were no signs of a hit and run, no signs of getting clipped and the bike scratches and markings gave no indication of foul-play, but the injuries sustained seemed way more than a simple fall. His death is still a mystery and his wife and family continue to investigate what really happened.
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| | | Killed | 6/27/2019 | Unidentified Person | | Belmond | IA | |
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DOT data shows a fatal bicycle crash near Belmond, Iowa on June 27, 2019 on 55 mph section of Hwy 69 traveling south. The crash occurred between 8 and 10 PM. Conditions were clear and dry on an unlit roadway. The crash involved a bicyclist and the driver of a pickup truck. The crash was reported as a hit and run. No other info could be found.
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| | | Injured | 6/26/2019 | Unidentified Male | | Ottumwa | IA | INFO |
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Witnesses say a car had the right of way when a cyclist crossed into its path at theintersection of Jefferson and Main streets just after 7 pm. The cyclist was taken to Ottumwa Regional Health Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation, and citations are pending.
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| | | Killed | 6/21/2019 | Thomas McKenna | 85 | Sioux City | IA | INFO |
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A motorist attempted to pass Thomas and then turn right at an intersection. The vehicle struck and killed Thomas who was on a trike with flags and reflectors. He was on Lakeport Street near Glenn Avenue in Sioux City. No other info could be found.
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| | | Died | 6/17/2019 | James “Greenie” Green | 79 | Des Moines | IA | INFO |
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Former RAGBRAI Director Jim Green passed away from heath complications. He had been struggling with health issues after a stroke two years ago. "Greenie” worked at the Des Moines Register for 30 years and served as the Director of RAGBRAI for 15 of those 30 years. His work with RAGBRAI focused on making the ride safer for everyone. RIP Greenie
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| | | Injured | 6/15/2019 | Gaston Gonnerman | 15 | Waverly | IA | INFO |
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Gaston was was cycling down a hill and was hit by a vehicle at 5pm on Saturday. He suffered facial lacerations, head and back injuries. The driver, 44-year-old Bridgette Gruenberg of Iowa City said her view of traffic was blocked by another vehicle that was turning and didn’t see the bike until the last moment before the crash. No citations were issued.
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| | | Injured | 6/13/2019 | Keion Bridges | 10 | Waterloo | IA | INFO |
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Keion was riding his bike southbound across Franklin Street when he collided with a pickup truck traveling east. The bicycle became lodged underneath the front tires. The pickup had the right-a-way according to police. The driver, 53-year-old William J. Kirby of Coggon, wasn’t injured nor cited. No word on Keion's injuries.
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| | | Killed | 6/13/2019 | Charles Fluharty | 64 | Sioux City | IA | INFO |
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Charles was crossing an intersection not far from Battery Park when a pickup collided with Charles. Police say the truck dragged the cyclist for 10 to 15 feet before stopping. Edy Guevara was arrested in December (almost 6 months later) on two counts of vehicular homicide. He was held on a $30,000 bond. Guevara, 37, had alcohol and marijuana in his system at the time he killed Charles. Guevara told police he was texting on his phone at the time of the collision. Video surveillance footage obtained showed Guevara striking Charles. Guevara accelerated and drug Charles an estimated 66 feet before stopping. 1/30/21 - Edy Guevara was sentenced after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide and operating while intoxicated. Court documents say Guevara told investigators he was texting on his phone when he hit Fluharty.
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| | | Injured | 6/11/2019 | Unidentified Male | | Bettendorf | IA | INFO |
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A cyclist was hit by a passing vehicle on Forest Grove Drive in Bettendorf. The driver did not stop and left the bicyclist on the ground. A good samaritan witnessed the accident and stopped to assist the cyclist until the cyclist's family to get there. No further details.
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| | | Died | 6/8/2019 | Charles “Tom” Bridge | 67 | Carnarvon | IA | INFO |
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Charles of Omaha NE was riding the Sauk Rail Trail from Lake View to Breda and collapsed near the Trailside Inn in Carnarvon with a heart attack. Emergency responders took Charles to a Hospital in Lake City, where he was pronounced dead. “He passed away ... while doing something he loved with people that he loved, cycling in Iowa,” Bridge’s obituary said. He was an outlaw, a cowboy, a genuine soul who surrounded himself with friends of the highest quality and character, a family man who lived selflessly. RIP Tom.
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| | | Injured | 6/2/2019 | Unidentified Female | | Dubuque | IA | INFO |
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A driver failed to see a woman riding bike. The cyclist was taken by ambulance to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No further details.
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| | | Injured | 5/31/2019 | Unidentified Male | | Des Moines | IA | |
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A car passed cyclist riding North on Beaver Ave and immediately turned into a parking lot. The cyclist hit car and the driver stopped. No injuries or police report filed. This happened right across the street from Beaverdale Bicycles and they witnessed.
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| | | Injured | 5/23/2019 | Unidentified Person | | South Amana | IA | INFO |
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Troopers say a cyclist didn't yield the right of way to a vehicle driven by Jessica Ann Marie Schulte, 29, of South Amana as they were crossing an Iowa County road at 3 p.m. on a Friday. Aircare took the cyclist to University of Iowa Hospital.
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| | | Injured | 5/16/2019 | Dominic Hatcher | | Woodbine | IA | INFO |
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Police say an SUV hit Dominic at an intersection on Woodbine near his home. Dominic was taken to Children's Hospital in Omaha with a severe concussion, fractured skull and some brain bleeding. no further details.
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| | | Injured | 5/14/2019 | Unidentified Cyclist's - child #2 | | Charles City | IA | INFO |
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A car hit a bike towing two small children Monday afternoon in Charles City. Joann Brookings, 72 of Ionia, turned left onto North Main Street, hit the bike and tipped it over. Police say there children were checked and did not need to be taken to the hospital. Brookings was cited for failure to yield upon a left turn.
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| | | Injured | 5/14/2019 | Unidentified Cyclist's - child #1 | | Charles City | IA | INFO |
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A car hit a bike towing two small children Monday afternoon in Charles City. Joann Brookings, 72 of Ionia, turned left onto North Main Street, hit the bike and tipped it over. Police say there children were checked and did not need to be taken to the hospital. Brookings was cited for failure to yield upon a left turn.
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| | | Injured | 5/14/2019 | Unidentified Cyclist | | Charles City | IA | INFO |
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A car hit a bike towing two small children Monday afternoon in Charles City. Joann Brookings, 72 of Ionia, turned left onto North Main Street, hit the bike and tipped it over. Police say there children were checked and did not need to be taken to the hospital. Brookings was cited for failure to yield upon a left turn.
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| | | Killed | 5/12/2019 | William Shepard | 55 | Council Bluffs | IA | INFO |
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Arriving deputies found a man with serious injuries just before 2:30 a.m at Old Lincoln Highway and Northline Drive in Council Bluffs. The man, later identified as William Shepard was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The vehicle that hit him had fled. Two days later Robert Christensen, 56, (a retired police officer) of rural Council Bluffs came forward who thought they hit something, possibly a deer," Sheriff said Sunday. (Deputies) found damage to the vehicle consistent with the accident. Christensen did not stop at the time of the collision and continued home. He drove back through the scene, but did not contact law enforcement regarding his involvement until about 7:30 a.m. May 12. UPDATE 3/2/20 Retired police officer, Bob Christensen, 56, pleads guilty in hit-and-run death of cyclist. A judge immediately sentenced Bob to two years probation.
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| | | Killed | 5/10/2019 | Steve "Sprint" Selzer | 72 | Iowa City | IA | INFO |
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Steve "Sprint" Selzer, 72, of Iowa City passed away while riding trike on Friday, May 10th 2019. Sprint rode RAGBRAI from 1975-present, and co-founded the storied Sprint Selzer Bicycle Club, becoming a beloved figure throughout the state.The Sprint Selzer Bicycle Club was one of the very first RAGBRAI bike "clubs" formed. No foul play.
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| | | Killed | 5/7/2019 | David Lorentz Schuldt | 83 | Iowa City | IA | INFO |
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David L. Schuldt, 83 years young, of Iowa City died after being struck from behind Monday morning on old U.S. Highway 218 just south of Iowa City. The driver of the minivan,Shaena Elizabeth Beachy, 26, of Kalona,couldn't move to the left to avoid Schuldt because of traffic in the adjacent lane and hit him, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The State Patrol report says the investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed at this time. Schuldt began duties as a minister in 1965 and officiated more than 700 weddings. UPDATE 5/13/21 - A ghost bike was placed to honor Dave on old Highway 18.
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| | | Killed | 4/1/2019 | Brandon Fitzgerald | 14 | Keokuk | IA | INFO |
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14-year-old Fitzgerald was riding his bicycle and being pulled by a 2012 Chevrolet Impala driven by 18-year-old Jeremy Christopher Gilette, of Fort Madison, when he fell from the bike and landed on the pavement. Fitzgerald was transported to Unity Point Hospital where he died from injuries. Gillette is charged with Homicide by Vehicle, A Class C Felony.
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| | | Injured | 2/18/2019 | Fred Hubbell | 68 | Scottsdale | IA | INFO |
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Iowa businessman and former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell was hit by a car while riding his bike in Scottsdale, Arizona. According a family friend, a motorist ran a red light and struck Hubbell on Friday. Hubbell has undergone two different surgeries for a broken pelvis. The injuries are not life-threatening but will require significant physical therapy.
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| | | Injured | 11/13/2018 | Todd Slaymaker | 34 | West Des Moines | IA | |
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Todd was commuting to work in West Des Moines and riding on a parallel bike side-path. Todd came to an intersection (he had the right of way). He paused made eye contact with a driver, who stopped, so Todd crossed, and then the same driver took off. Todd was OK, but the bike was not rideable due to a taco'd wheel. The driver did stop and offered to pay for damages.
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