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News: Hit-and-run driver strikes, kills bicyclist in Cherokee

CHEROKEE, IA - Police have arrested a man for a hit-and-run collision that killed a bicyclist at N 6th and W Willow St on Dec. 26, 2022, according to WHO 13.

Casey Herwig, 29, was driving a pickup truck home from a bar when he fatally struck Phillip Watterson, 27.

Authorities arrested Herwig and charged him with knowingly leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. He will have his first death on June 1.

The Iowa bicycle accident lawyers at Hope Law Firm would like to speak with you if you have been hurt in a bicycle crash caused by a motorist. You can schedule a free consultation with us to look over your case via our contact form or by calling 515-298-5056.