By Associated Press - Monday, April 8, 2019

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - Authorities say an 82-year-old Dubuque man was fatally struck by a vehicle being driven by his wife.

Dubuque police say 84-year-old Mary Bockenstedt was backing out of a private driveway around 11:40 a.m. Saturday when the vehicle hit 82-year-old Walter Bockenstedt, pinning him underneath.

Police say he was pronounced dead at the scene. His death remains under investigation.



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