(Iowa City, Iowa) – A pedestrian who was struck by a fire truck this (Sunday) morning, in Iowa City, has died from her injuries. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident happened as an Iowa City fire truck driven by 33-year-old Brandon Pflanzer, of Iowa City, was leaving a medical call in the 1000 block of S. Scott Blvd., at around 7:15-a.m., when it struck 99-year-old Evelyn Bothmer, of Iowa City, who died at the scene.

The accident remains under investigation by the State Patrol. Following the incident, Iowa City Public safety released a statement reading

The Iowa City Fire Department and City of Iowa City are devastated by this incident and we share our deepest condolences with the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased, as well as the staff at Legacy Senior Living. We are fully cooperating with the Iowa State Patrol in their investigation.

Iowa City Public Safety