Pedestrian Killed in Ankeny Pedestrian Accident
The crash happened just before 6 a.m. on Thursday near SE Snyder Boulevard and SW Oralabor Road.
Candice BondA pedestrian was killed when a vehicle struck them on SE Snyder Boulevard in Ankeny on October 22, according to the Ankeny Police Department.
The Early Morning Crash on SE Snyder Boulevard
Officers were called just before 6 a.m. to a report that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian near SE Snyder Boulevard and SW Oralabor Road. Police said the pedestrian was taken to a local hospital and died there. The pedestrian's name has not been released.
What the Ankeny Police Investigation Involves
The crash remains under investigation, and no charges have been announced. Police shut the westbound side of SW Oralabor Road from S Ankeny Boulevard to DMACC Boulevard. They said the road would likely stay shut through the morning.
Roads are often closed for hours after a serious crash so investigators can measure and photograph the scene before anything is moved.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Iowa usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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