Executive Summary
- Charlotte Wells, 73, was killed after being struck by a USPS vehicle on Saturday.
- The collision took place in the 500 block of Main Street in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
- Cedar Falls Public Safety is leading an active investigation into the cause of the accident.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — A 73-year-old woman has died following a collision involving a United States Postal Service delivery vehicle on Saturday. The incident occurred in the 500 block of Main Street, prompting an immediate response from local emergency services.
Cedar Falls Public Safety personnel and Mercy One Paramedics arrived at the scene to render aid. Authorities identified the pedestrian as Charlotte Wells of Cedar Falls. According to official reports, Wells was transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Investigative Outlook
The Cedar Falls Public Safety department, with logistical assistance from Black Hawk County Dispatch and Mercy One Paramedics, is currently conducting a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatality. Authorities are working to reconstruct the accident to determine the primary cause of the collision. As the investigation is ongoing, officials have not yet released details regarding potential citations or contributing factors.
