Evelyn Bothmer, 99, was struck by an Iowa City Fire Department truck that was leaving the scene, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report. Bothmer, who was described as a pedestrian, died at the scene. The truck was driven by Brandon Pflanzer, who is also president of the union representing the department's firefighters.

The Iowa State Patrol is investigating a tragic collision involving an Iowa City Fire Department fire engine that resulted in the death of a 99-year-old woman e

The incident happened early Sunday morning when the Iowa City Fire Department was leaving a senior living facility after responding to a medical call.