Updated Oct 10th 2025 3:43pm
Authorities have identified the cyclist as 44-year-old Courtney Petersen, of Ankeny.
The crash is still under investigation.
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One person is dead following a crash between a bike and a dump truck in Polk County.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a cyclist was on the High Trestle Trail and attempting to cross Northwest 44th Street east of Polk City. The cyclist was hit by a dump truck while crossing.
Investigators told KCCI the cyclist has been identified as a 44-year-old woman. The road will be closed part of the day Thursday while investigators are at the scene.
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Crash Date - Oct 9th 2025