Cedar Rapids Man Admits to Falsifying Hit-and-Run Incident

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – A Cedar Rapids man is facing backlash after admitting to fabricating a hit-and-run incident. The event occurred last week on the 1800 block of Edgewood Road Northwest.

David Glandon initially claimed to police that three teenagers in a blue Nissan, marked with a Xavier High School sticker, had purposefully forced him off the road. Following his report, Glandon’s family created a “GoFundMe” page to assist with his supposed injuries, raising over $1,500.

However, during a follow-up investigation, Glandon confessed to fabricating the entire story, prompting police to further scrutinize the situation. A spokesperson from the Cedar Rapids Police Department noted that proving criminal intent in this case might be challenging due to the involvement of a family member in starting the fundraising campaign.

The “GoFundMe” page initially featured a photograph of Glandon’s alleged injuries, accompanied by the slogan “Stand with Dave: Overcoming the Hit and Run.” After Glandon recanted his story, the page was updated, and the organizer temporarily disabled new donations.

An officer remarked to local news outlet TV9 that the likelihood of facing additional charges for raising funds under false pretenses is slim unless they can demonstrate that Glandon intended to deceive others.

GoFundMe responded to inquiries about the situation, confirming that the fundraiser is currently under review. They stated, “At GoFundMe, being a safe and trusted place to give and receive help is our top priority.” In the meantime, donors are encouraged to request refunds if they wish to pull out of their contributions.