UPDATE: Police identify pedestrian struck and killed by car in Council Bluffs

(Council Bluffs) — Council Bluffs authorities have released more information after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday evening.

Council Bluffs Police say officers were called to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian around 5:45 p.m. near the intersection of 8th Street and Kanesville Boulevard. Authorities say a preliminary investigation revealed a 2009 Kia Sportage, driven by 72-year-old Dennis Stark of Council Bluffs, was headed eastbound through the intersection with a yellow light when he struck a pedestrian, later identified as 47-year-old Heidi Divis of Omaha. Police say Divis was crossing Kanesville northbound against the walk signal.

Authorities say Stark was showing signs of impairment and a search warrant was granted for his blood…

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