Linn County, IA (July 19, 2026) – A bicyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV on the 6000 block of Beverly Road in Linn County on Saturday morning. The crash happened around 7:04 a.m. on July 18.
According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Jamesha Butler, 33, of Hiawatha, was driving eastbound on Beverly Road when she failed to yield to a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist was struck during the collision and later taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This is a developing story.
Our thoughts are with the bicyclist as they continue to receive medical care.
How Bicycle and Vehicle Crashes Can Happen
Crashes involving bicycles and motor vehicles can result in injuries because bicyclists have less protection during an impact. Drivers and riders must share the roadway while watching for changes in traffic, turns, and other movements.
Reviews of these crashes may consider right-of-way decisions, roadway conditions, visibility, and the actions of everyone involved. Helmet use, vehicle damage, and other scene details can also provide information about the circumstances surrounding a bicycle collision.