FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 02/23/2025 Contact: Lee Hermiston, Public Safety Information Officer Phone: 319-356-5095
State Patrol investigating fatal accident involving Iowa City Fire Department
At 6:46 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, the Iowa City Fire Department responded to a medical call at Legacy Senior Living, 1020 S. Scott Blvd. While leaving the scene and returning to routine service, the fire engine was involved in an accident with a pedestrian that resulted in a fatality.
The Iowa State Patrol has been contacted to investigate and no further information is available at this time. All questions should be directed to the Iowa State Patrol Public Information Officer Sgt. Alex Dinkla at dinkla@dps.state.ia.us or 515-443-6644.