A Tuesday morning accident that sent a bike rider to the hospital has
also resulted in intoxicated driving and drug charges against the woman
behind the wheel of the car.
Gene Edward Noble, 75, of Elk Run Heights, was riding
south on the 18th Street Bridge when he was struck from behind by the
car shortly before 10 a.m., according to Waterloo police.
Noble suffered incapacitating injuries, and Paramedics with Waterloo Fire Rescue took him to Covenant Medical Center.
The driver of the car, Maria Antoinette Franke, 59, of
Waterloo, was arrested and charged with first-offense operating while
intoxicated and possession of crack cocaine.
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WATERLOO, Iowa -- A male bike rider was injured in a collision with a car on the 18th Street Bridge Tuesday morning.
The unidentified biker was crossing 18th street just
north of bridge when he was struck. The impact shattered the windshield
and dented the roof of the car.
Police said he was wearing a helmet. He was transported
to a Waterloo hospital by Waterloo Fire Rescue. The car driver was not
injured.