(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).

[Update 12/31]: On Tuesday, a judge set Stark’s bond at 10% of $25,000. He is scheduled to be back in court on Jan. 7.

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.