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Tragedy at Race Across America

Race Across America participant Dr. Bob Breedlove, 53, died Thursday when he was struck head-on by a pickup truck near Trinidad, Colo. According to the driver of the truck, Breedlove appeared to collapse on his bicycle and swerved into the truck. At the time, he was leading the 50+ age group in the solo male competition.

Breedlove, who lived in Des Moines, Iowa, attended Illinois State University, the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and the University of Missouri School of Medicine Orthopaedic Residency Program.

For more information, visit RAAM's Web site or the Des Moines Register.

Roger 0 comments 7:19 PM