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Identity of the driver in a fatal Council Bluffs vehicle-pedestrian accident released

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December 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs have identified the driver of a vehicle which struck a man standing on a street near a vehicle, Sunday morning. Authorities say 47-year-old Angela H. Thurman, of Pacific Junction, was driving the vehicle that struck 74-year-old Juan Avalos outside of his home, at around 3:21-a.m, Sunday. Avalos died at the scene.

The accident occurred near the intersection of Poplar Dr. and Birch St. in Council Bluffs. Police haven’t said what led up to Thurman hitting Avalos. The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed at this time.