MASON CITY — A 72-year-old Mason City man was injured Friday evening, November 6, 2026, after being struck by a car driven by a 16-year-old local motorist while attempting to cross a street on the city’s southeast side.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 8:49 p.m. near the intersection of 4th Street SE and South Birch Drive in Mason City.
Investigators identified the injured pedestrian as Robert Dean Peters, 72, of Mason City.
A 2003 Toyota Corolla driven by Marley Sue Becker, 16, also of Mason City, was traveling westbound on 4th Street SE and approaching South Birch Drive when the collision occurred.
The State Patrol reported that Peters was attempting to cross 4th Street SE and was within the traveled portion of the roadway when he was struck by the approaching vehicle.
Mason City Ambulance responded and transported Peters to MercyOne for treatment of his injuries.
The State Patrol classified the crash as a personal-injury accident but did not disclose the extent of Peters’ injuries or his condition following hospitalization.
The Toyota Corolla was removed from the scene by Action Towing. No additional injuries were listed in the initial crash report.
Iowa State Patrol Trooper Kevin Duenow, assigned to District 8, investigated the collision with assistance from the Mason City Police Department.
Authorities have not established fault in the publicly available report, and no contributing factors, such as speed, visibility or driver distraction, were identified.
The State Patrol indicated that the collision remains under investigation.
The crash is documented under Iowa State Patrol case number 202600244514. Additional information may become available through the Iowa State Patrol crash reporting system as the investigation progresses.