Bicyclist in hit-and-run dies from injuries

The central Iowa biking community is mourning the loss of one of their fellow bicyclists. Gregary “Wade” Franck died Tuesday, two days after police say he was hit by a drunken driver while he was cycling in the Urban Assault Ride.

Franck, who went by his middle name Wade, was known to many as an avid and enthusiastic rider whose knowledge of biking helped grow interest and participation in the sport.

"We’re very saddened," said Mark Wyatt, executive director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. "Wade was a really great person who touched the lives of thousands of people and really worked hard to put more people on bicycles. And that’s what he’ll be remembered for."

The 41-year-old bicyclist was admitted to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in extremely critical condition early Sunday. Police said the driver was drunk and also injured two others. The driver fled the scene and was arrested a short time later, police said.