Courtney R. Petersen (44) Dies in Fatal Polk County Car Crash
Fatal Polk County car crash death of Courtney R. Petersen
A significant update on Friday afternoon confirmed the identity of the individual who tragically lost their life in a Polk County intersection incident. Officials have officially identified the deceased pedestrian as 44-year-old Courtney R. Petersen, a resident of Ankeny. The ongoing investigation into the collision continues.
Early Friday morning saw a devastating accident occur on the High Trestle Trail. Specifically, the incident took place just east of Polk City, located at Northwest 44th Street. Eyewitnesses reported a pedestrian crossing the street encountered a serious problem. A large dump truck struck the individual as they were using a recumbent bicycle to cross the road. The unfortunate collision resulted in the immediate fatality of the cyclist.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the details of the scene. According to law enforcement statements provided to KCCI, the victim was identified as a female in her mid-40s. Initial reports indicated the pedestrian was attempting to cross the street on their unusual bicycle. The investigation team emphasized that the road near the crash site will be temporarily closed off.
To facilitate the ongoing police work and accident reconstruction, authorities plan to restrict traffic. The closure is scheduled to last part of Thursday, significantly impacting local commuters. The investigation aims to determine the exact circumstances leading up to the collision and whether any safety measures may have been overlooked. Authorities urge anyone with potential information or additional details about the incident to come forward.
