Sad start for Registers' Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa RAGBRIA links to Iowa & Bicycle groups
One Killed
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http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/life/living-well/ragbrai/2016/07/24/ragbrai-rider-death-iowa-state-patrol/87501742/
GLENWOOD, Ia. — A cyclist was killed in a collision with a pickup truck Sunday morning near Glenwood, at the two-mile marker of U.S. Highway 34, according to Iowa State Patrol.
Wayne Etzell, 72, of Jacksonville, Fla., was going west when a pickup truck hit him from behind at around 6:40 a.m., said Sgt. Nathan Ludwig, spokesman for the Iowa State Patrol.
Rob Philippus, 34, of Glenwood was the driver of the truck. Iowa State Patrol is investigating the accident to determine whether any charges should be made, Ludwig said.
"The driver was just going down the road and didn't see the biker," Ludwig said.
One serious injuries
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http://www.kmaland.com/news/florida-man-seriously-injured-in-campground-accident/article_df09dbae-5261-11e6-bcf8-ebe9a8a5027d.html
The Iowa State Patrol reports a pickup truck hauling a trailer driven by 55-year-old Danny Cardin of Homer, Louisiana pulled into a private drive at the 59er Motel when his trailer left the roadway and struck a tent occupied by 67-year-old James Foley of Middleburg, Florida.
The Cardin pickup continued driving for about 50 feet until the driver parked the unit. Foley and his tent were dragged that distance. A medical helicopter took Foley to the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha with undisclosed injuries.
Troopers were assisted at the accident scene by deputies from both the Fremont and Page County Sheriff's departments. The emergency call came in at 11:34
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Sunday was a terrible day for Florida riders
