Man dies after being hit by vehicle on I-80, Iowa

A tragic incident occurred on Interstate 80 near Williamsburg, Iowa, where a man was fatally struck by a vehicle while trying to retrieve items that had blown out of his vehicle. The crash happened around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday as the pedestrian attempted to cross the westbound lanes. Despite the immediate arrival of emergency responders, the man was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries. His identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin. The Iowa State Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, and they encourage any witnesses to come forward. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face on high-speed roadways, especially when attempting to cross for personal belongings.