CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a 16-year-old driver who fatally struck a cyclist in Coralville last month was speeding and using social media at the time of the accident. The incident happened April 6, killing 36-year-old Andrew Pavlovec of North Liberty. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reported Monday that the driver faces a charge of vehicular homicide. Iowa law prevents naming minors charged with crimes that are not forcible felonies. Coralville Police Chief Shane Kron says the driver was “actively using a social media application,” and driving more than 20 mph above the 35 mph speed limit.
Police: Teen who struck cyclist was using social media
May 10, 2021 | 11:37 AM
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