Fatal Iowa City Fire truck accident examined by the state authorities

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The IOWA State Patrol examines a fire truck in Iowa City, who fatally hit a 99-year-old pedestrian on Sunday morning.

After Crash report by Iowa State Patrol, inhabitant of Iowa City Evelyn Bothmer was hit by the fire engine and died at the scene. Brandon planter33, was the reported driver.

A release In the city, the Iowa City fire brigade declared a medical call to Legacy Senior Living, which is located on Sunday morning at 6:46 a.m. in 1020 S. Scott BLVD. When the fire engine left the scene, the publication said that the truck hit Bothmer, which led to her death.

Public information officer of IOWA State Patrol Alex Dinkla Was not immediately available for a comment.

Accordingly Iowa lawTraffic accidents that lead to death lead to an examination of the cause, the intention and negligence in relation to the incident. It is not clear whether the fire engine driver was suspended until the examination.

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This incident is the first time that a fire truck hit another person in Iowa, which leads to their death.