A northern Iowa man riding a bicycle that was struck by a van in northwest Iowa early Saturday morning, has died from his injuries. The Iowa State Patrol reports 57-year old Kent Eugene Harfst, of Webster City, was riding a bicycle eastbound on Woodbury County Road D-12 at around 6:35-a.m., Saturday, when he was hit from behind by a 2017 Ford Transit van, driven by 19-year old Aaron Joshua Albert, of Mondamin.

The accident happened near the crest of a hill, in dark conditions. Following the collision, Harfst came to rest in the south ditch. He suffered critical injuries and was flown by air ambulance to Mercy One Medical Center in Sioux City, where he died. The driver of the van was not hurt.

Friends say Harfst was the Park and Recreation Director for the city of Webster City. He was also known for his numerous contributions of time to city projects and events.