On Sunday, April 24, 2011, Waterloo Police and Fire Rescue responded to the area of the Conger Bridge over the Cedar River on report of a vehicle going into the river.

Rescue crews worked several hours searching for and recovering the vehicle. The driver was found to be deceased inside the vehicle. The driver has been identified as Ronald Eugene Fluhr, age 50, of 822 Broadway Street, Waterloo, IA.  Police continue to investigate the accident. Cause of death is pending the results of an autopsy.

Captain Tim Pillack
Waterloo Police Department
319-291-4336