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RAGBRAI bicyclist killed in accident

A bicyclist participating in the annual ride across Iowa was killed Sunday after colliding with a pickup truck near Glenwood. Preliminary investigation indicated that the driver apparently didn’t see Mr. Ezell, said Sgt. Nathan Ludwig, spokesman for the Iowa State Patrol.

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According to RAGBRAI’s website, Iowa State Patrol is investigating to determine whether any charges should be made.

Philippus, a popular powerlifter with tens of thousands of followers on Instagram, was heading to Omaha to open the gym he and his wife help run. “Several times he said, ‘I wish I was under that white sheet'”.

Mr. Ezell, 72, of Jacksonville was taking part in the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI).

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RAGBRAI had already planned to hold their first ever “Mile of Silence”, to remember those rider who were killed and injured in bicycle accident, reports WHO.

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