(Promise City, IA) — A pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Highway 2 in south-central Iowa’s Wayne County near Promise City. The Iowa State Patrol says 67-year-old David Curtis of Promise City was crossing the highway Sunday near Center Street when 25-year-old Paige Mitchell of Seymour saw him and tried to brake and swerve. Her car struck Curtis and he was taken to the Wayne County Hospital, but died. The Patrol report does not say if any charges have been filed.
Pedestrian Hit And Killed Near Promise City
Jul 6, 2021 | 6:40 AM
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