Des Moines Hit and Run Update-Arraignment Rescheduled

Steve Lombardi

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On August 30^th, bicyclist Mark Grgurich, 54, was hit by Paul “Jud” McKinney who fled the accident. He was arrested on the charges of leaving the scene of a fatality, concealment of evidence, failure to maintain control, and was released on Thursday on a $7,500 bond, according to the Des Moines Register, posted by Janet Rae Mundell. McKinney’s arraignment was set for today, but has been moved to October 12, in the Warren County District Court. The Register indicated it is unknown whether McKinney’s license has been suspended or revoked; it is up to the DOT officials who have not responded to this question.

This seems like one of those cases that go from bad to worse. The man on the bike will need to figure out where he's going to get insurance coverage; because the driver of the car, if unlicensed, probably has no insurance. So what do you do? Well first you look at your own insurance policy annually and make sure you have uninsured motorist coverage to take care of your own business, when the need arises. You see that's my point about uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, it's there for you. You are buying it for you and your family and friends that ride with you. Get the point?