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Deputy Tim Petersen killed in motorcycle crash with SUV in Waterloo, Iowa

Modified Date: 
Wed, 08/05/2015 - 4:01pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Black Hawk County sheriff's deputy dies in motorcycle crash

Authorities in Black Hawk County say a sheriff's deputy has been killed in a motorcycle crash. The Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office says Deputy Tim Petersen was riding a motorcycle Tuesday when it collided with an SUV in Waterloo. Authorities say funeral arrangements are being finalized. The driver of the SUV says she didn't see the motorcycle. She was cited for driving with a suspended license and a stop sign violation.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved: 
Tim Petersen
City: 
Waterloo, IA
County: 
Black Hawk County, IA
Area: 
Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City & Dubuque, IA

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