Cyclist Seriously Injured In Bluffs Crash

A Council Bluffs woman is in the hospital after being hit while riding her bike in Council Bluffs.

Bluffs Police say emergency crews were called to the area of Kanesville and Main just after 10:30 Tuesday morning. Witnesses reported that the unidentified bicyclist was northbound on the sidewalk at the intersection. Police say North and southbound traffic had a green light 19 year old Kathryn Anderson, of Council Bluffs, was southbound from West Washington and turning east onto Kanesville Blvd. As Anderson made her turn, she didn't see the bicyclist crossing the road and they collided.  The woman struck the windshield and suffered critical head injuries.

Friends of the victim tell 6 News that she gets around town with the bike and cart since she is homeless.

The crash remains under investigation.


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