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UPDATE: Police say speed was “significant factor” in crash that kills two

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November 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – An elderly central Iowa couple was killed in a car crash last night (Sunday night). Des Moines police say a Buick was turning at an intersection when it was struck on the passenger side by a Camaro. The Buick hit a utility pole and overturned, killing both occupants. They’re identified as 76-year-old Fred Lehman, and his 79-year-old wife, Mary. Both were from Des Moines.

Police say the driver of the Camaro was an 18-year-old Des Moines man.

Fred & Mary Lehman (Picture supplied by family via DMPD)

A news release says witness statements and evidence at the scene indicate a significant contributing factor in the crash was — the Camaro traveling at a high-rate of speed.

The teen driver’s name has not been released and there’s no word yet on any charges.