UPDATE: The following is an update to the accident from July 13, 2015 in the 1400 block of West Front Street in Buffalo, IA.
The female who was struck in the accident has been identified as Vicki Lynn Bitner. 53 year old white female from Davenport, IA.
On scene investigation showed a black Chevy pickup was traveling west on West Front Street. The pickup struck a white 53 year old female in the westbound lane of travel near the center line. The pickup truck's driver, Bruce Treur (white male, 45 year old from Bettendorf) attempted to avoid striking the female by maneuvering the vehicle to the shoulder. After the vehicle had performed an evasive maneuver in an attempt to avoid striking the female, the pickup truck made contact with the female on the driver's side front headlight and quarter fender along with the driver's side mirror. The truck then attempted to correct its self, causing it to spin around and come to a stop.
The truck then returned to the area of accident and called 9-1-1. The name of the victim is being held pending family notification. She is currently in serious critical condition.
At this time no charges or citations have been filed.
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On July 13, 2015 at approximately 04:25 AM, a call came into the Scott Emergency Communications Center (SECC) of a person being struck by a vehicle near the 1400 block of West Front Street (HWY 22) in Buffalo, IA.
1400 West Front Street, also known as Highway 22, is located in Buffalo, IA near Buffalo Shores entrance. The area of this accident is a two lane divided cement road which is unlit with a speed limit of 55 MPH.
A vehicle traveling west on West Front Street stuck a 53 year old white female from Davenport, IA in the roadway near the 1400 block. The female was flown by Med Force helicopter to the University of Iowa Hospital in critical condition.
All names are being held pending family notification and further investigation. This accident remains under investigation.
Detective Sean Thompson 82-19
Scott County Sheriff's Office Accident Investigator.
