Mount Pleasant, Iowa — A distressing incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. Friday afternoon on North Adams Street in Mount Pleasant, just outside the middle school, when a child was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle.
A call came over the police scanner reporting the incident, prompting a swift response from the Mount Pleasant Police Department and emergency personnel. KILJ News Director Hayden Douglas also arrived on scene shortly after the initial report.
According to witnesses, a group of children had been riding their bicycles together in the parking lot of Mount Pleasant Middle School and the surrounding neighborhood. Some of the children paused to check for traffic before crossing North Adams Street, while others continued ahead. During this moment, one of the children was struck by a Chevrolet truck.
Henry County EMS quickly responded and evaluated the child at the scene. The decision was made to transport the child to Henry County Health Center for further evaluation. As of this report, there is no update on the child’s condition.
Authorities do not suspect foul play. The Mount Pleasant Police Department did not administer any field sobriety tests, and the driver of the truck was released at the scene.
This incident serves as an important reminder for both motorists and young bicyclists to remain vigilant near schools and residential neighborhoods. Drivers are urged to slow down and watch for children, while young cyclists are encouraged to stay alert and check for traffic when crossing streets.
No further details have been released at this time. KILJ will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.