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Bicyclist Struck by Pickup, LIVINGSTON, June 26, 2024 - Shortly before 10 am on June 26, 2024, the driver of a Dodge pickup that crossed over from the east-bound side of 190 West, to the west-bound side struck a man on a motorized bicycle. The accident knocked the bicyclist off his bike and he sustained WHAT APPEARED TO BE fairly serious injuries. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with a Deputy from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Sergeant Ronnie Bogany with the Livingston Police Department. Bogany was assisted by other officers from LPD. The driver of the motorized bicycle is identified as David Stephens, 65, of Livingston. The driver of the pickup is identified as Daniel Johns, 51, of Livingston. Stephens was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with undisclosed injuries.  It appears that Johns was pulling into Tractor Supply just as Stephens was crossing the Tractor Supply entrance. This accident remains under investigation by the Livingston Police Department.

Special thank you: Tim F.

EDITOR'S NOTE:  We apologize for the lateness of this report.  We try to get all the information (like identities) before we post a story.  Sometimes, information can get slowed due to unforseen circumstances.


Bicyclist, 65 year old David Stephens, of Livingston, is tended to by first responders. Stephens was driving a motorized bicycle on the shoulder of 190 West when he was struck by an older model Dodge pickup.
51 year old Daniel Johns, of Livingston was driving this Dodge Pickup. Johns appeared to be pulling into the parking lot of Tractor Supply from the crossover when he struck Stephens.
Stephens was driving this motorized bicycle.
Mixi, Molly, Hedi, and Katy were on duty for PolkCountyToday.com (Katy not visible in this picture).
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