Pedestrian Injured in Mason City Accident
The Iowa State Patrol identified the pedestrian as Robert Dean Peters, 62, of Mason City, who was taken to a hospital after a car struck him on Friday evening.
Robert Dean Peters, 62, of Mason City, was injured in a pedestrian crash at 4th Street SE and S. Birch Drive in Mason City on Friday, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
How the 4th Street SE Crash Unfolded
The crash happened on Friday evening, at about 8:30 p.m. The Iowa State Patrol said a Toyota Corolla traveling westbound on 4th Street struck Peters as he was attempting to cross the roadway. The driver was identified as Marley Sue Becker, 18, of Mason City. Peters was treated at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, where a Mason City Fire Department ambulance brought him.
What Comes Next After the Mason City Crash
The Iowa State Patrol has not announced any charges in connection with the crash. The crash remains under investigation. Authorities have not said how long the investigation is expected to continue.
Roads are often closed for hours after a serious crash so investigators can measure and photograph the scene before anything is moved.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- globegazette.com, “Pedestrian injured after being hit by car in Mason City Friday night”
- westerniowatoday.com, “Cerro Gordo County Man injured in Car Vs Pedestrian Accident”
- who13.com, “Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by car in Mason City”
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Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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