Andrew M. Gravel -2017

GRAVEL, BARKER

Posted By: cheryl moonen (email)
Date: 11/21/2017 at 14:59:22

Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Police have identified the motorcyclist who was killed Monday in a two-vehicle crash on Dubuque's West End.

Andrew M. Gravel, 29, of Worthington, Iowa, was pronounced dead at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque after the wreck, which occurred at 3:44 p.m. Monday in the 4000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, according to a Dubuque police press release.

Police said another driver, Leah R. Barker, 30, of Dubuque, exited a parking lot at 4039 Pennsylvania Ave., turning left to travel east. Gravel, who was westbound on Pennsylvania, collided with Barker's vehicle mid-turn.

Officers arriving on scene found Gravel near the crash site. He was not responsive, according to the press release.

Police spent several hours on scene investigating the crash. Traffic was diverted in the area for about four hours.

No charges have been filed and the investigation is ongoing, according to the press release.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police at 563-589-4415 or visit CityofDubuque.org/police.