POWESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa — A man was killed in a pedestrian accident on Interstate 80 near Brooklyn, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
The incident occurred in the eastbound lanes of I-80 just after 6 p.m. on Saturday. A driver reportedly called 911 to report believing he hit a pedestrian.
When emergency responders arrived, they found a man lying on the inside lane of traffic. Authorities confirmed he was pronounced dead at the scene. The body has been sent to the Iowa State Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy.
The Iowa State Patrol and Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office are currently investigating the incident. Law enforcement has not disclosed the identities of those involved at this time. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.