(Council Bluffs, IA) – A man from Council Bluffs was arrested this (Monday) morning, in connection with a fatal collision between the vehicle he was driving and a pedestrian. Police in Council Bluffs, today (Monday, 12/29/25), said in a news release, that 72-year-old Dennis Stark was taken into custody after toxicology test results came back from the lab, showing his Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) was .127%. Stark also had marijuana in his system, during the crash, according to the test results. A warrant had been issued for Stark’s arrest, charging him with Homicide by Vehicle while Operating under the Influence (OWI). No bond was set as of the time of his arrest.

Dennis Stark (CBPD photo)

Authorities previously identified the pedestrian as 47-year-old Heidi Divis, of Omaha. An investigation determined Divis was crossing Kanesville Blvd. northbound against the walk signal with 8th Street at around 5:45-p.m. Nov. 6th, when she was hit by a 2009 KIA Sportage driven by Stark, as the vehicle was traveling eastbound through the intersection, as the traffic light was yellow.