(Iowa City, Iowa) A pedestrian died Sunday morning after being hit by a fire truck in Iowa City. The Iowa State Patrol reported that the incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. while an Iowa City fire truck, driven by 33-year-old Brandon Pflanzer, was departing from a medical call in the 1000 block of S. Scott Blvd. The victim, 99-year-old Evelyn Bothmer of Iowa City, succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The State Patrol is continuing to investigate the incident.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Fire Truck in Iowa City
Feb 24, 2025 | 5:40 AM
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