PELLA MAN DIES IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

Pella man dies in traffic accident

A man from Pella was killed after he stepped into traffic on Highway 163 near Pleasant Hill Tuesday morning (5/25).  The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says 36-year-old Joshua Haman had been involved in an accident in the 10700 block of Highway 163 around 5am Tuesday.  The Sheriff’s Office says Haman disappeared for a time and emerged about five hours later.  He walked onto the Highway and was struck by a dumpster truck.  The preliminary investigation shows the driver of the truck was not at fault.

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