Bicycle accident claims life of Keokuk teenager

PCC STAFF

KEOKUK - A 14-year old from Keokuk has been killed as a result of an accident involving a motor-vehicle and a bicycle Monday evening.

According to the Keokuk Police Department, Brandon Scott Fitzgerald of Keokuk was killed when he hit the pavement after he was riding his bicycle and holding on to a 2012 Chevy Impala driven by an adult male, who has not been identified.

As Fitzgerald was being pulled by the bicycle, he fell off the bike and landed on the concrete.

First responders administered aid at the scene and then Fitzgerald was taken by Lee County EMS ambulance to Unity Point Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing and the Keokuk Police Department is asking for the public's help. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information regarding the incident should call Capt. Kevin Church at 319-524-3131.

According to an Iowa State Patrol accident report, which has Fitzgerald's age listed at 15, the Impala and Fitgerald were southbound on South 7th Street near the intersection of K Street. The two made contact resulting in the bicyclist falling from the bike.

Grief counselors have been made available to students and staff in the Keokuk School system.

The Impala was discovered in Fort Madison Monday and the driver has been identified, but no arrests were included in the press release this morning.

Assisting in the investigation was the Keokuk Fire Department, Lee County EMS, Lee County Medical Examiner, Lee County Attorney's Office, Fort Madison Police, Lee County Sheriff's Department, and the Iowa State Patrol.