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Iowa deputy hurt while pursuing out-of-control Northern Iowa man

OELWEIN, IOWA – An Iowa deputy was hurt while pursuing an out-of-control Northern Iowa man this weekend.

The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office says the on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at approximately 2:40 pm, a 2010 Chevy Avalanche operated by Kevin Allen Kraphl, Jr., 29, of Manchester, allegedly struck a pedestrian at 5th Street and North Frederick in Oelwein and left the scene. Approximately two minutes later, an Iowa DNR Conservation Officer observed the suspect vehicle traveling east on 50th Street near the intersection of L Avenue in Fayette County, which is approximately four miles east of Oelwein.

The Conservation Officer attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver did not stop and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit continued through Fayette and Buchanan counties until coming to an end at the intersection of Buchanan-Delaware Avenue and 150th Street south of Lamont when the vehicle Kraphl was operating collided with Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle that was also attempting to stop Kraphl.

After the collision, Kraphl attempted to flee the scene on foot but was quickly apprehended by the Conservation Officer. As a result of the crash, the Buchanan County Deputy, identified as Daniel Walter, was flown to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City and was listed in serious condition.

The pedestrian was seen and released at Mercy One Hospital in Oelwein.

The sheriff’s office says Deputy Walter is awake and alert at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, but remains in serious condition and is being evaluated and cared for.

The crash is being investigated by the Iowa State Patrol. Assisting agencies include the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Clayton County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement. Medical personnel who assisted at the scene were Regional Medical Center Ambulance as well as Lamont Fire and Dundee Fire Departments.

This incident remains under investigation and charges are pending.

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