March 19, 2024

14-year-old bicyclist struck and killed in eastern Iowa

MUSCATINE — Authorities say a 14-year-old bicyclist died after she was struck by a car in eastern Iowa.

Raeanna M. Reynolds of Muscatine was riding her bicycle in Louisa County around 9 p.m. when a 1999 Ford Taurus hit her, throwing her bicycle into a ditch.

Authorities identified the driver as 26-year-old Alexander Cortes-Wolfe, of Wapello.
The Iowa State Patrol is still investigating the crash. Authorities say no charges have been filed.

Reynolds was taken to a local hospital, where she died from her injuries.