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Des Moines Police Officer injured in Sunday evening crash

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January 15th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – A Des Moines Police Officer was injured Sunday, when his patrol vehicle was struck on the city’s east side. According to a press release from the Des Moines P-D, shortly after 5:30 p.m., a DMPD officer received minor injuries in a crash at the intersection of E. Euclid Avenue and Hubbell Avenue. The officer was transported to a local hospital by Des Moines Fire Department medics.
Officials say the patrol car was struck broadside as the officer turned from E. Euclid Avenue onto Hubbell Avenue. The occupants of the other involved vehicle were not injured. Video evidence indicates that the patrol car was moving with the right of way.
The accident remains under investigation by the DMPD Traffic Unit.