Fatal crash report

Fatal crash in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa

May 4, 2021 · FARS case 2021-190064

Location as recorded in the police report (41.6077, -93.6005). It may be approximate.
Deaths
2
Vehicles
3
People involved
4
Time
20:34
Tuesday

Location and conditions

Road
US-69/E 14THS ST
Cross road
E WASHINGTON AVE
Route type
U.S. Highway
Area
Urban
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight
Junction
Intersection
Intersection type
Four-Way Intersection
Manner of collision
Angle
First harmful event
Motor Vehicle In-Transport

Vehicles and occupants

Vehicle 1: 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Cars · 0 deaths in this vehicle · Speeding-related

  • Driver · Age 25-34 Unknown

Vehicle 2: 2001 Yamaha XV1600 Road Star

Motorcycles · 2 deaths in this vehicle · Police-reported drinking driver

  • Driver · Age 45-54 Fatal injury
  • Passenger · Age 45-54 Fatal injury

Vehicle 3: 2020 Yamaha YZF-R3A

Motorcycles · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 45-54 Suspected serious injury

More about this area

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS records contain no names. Ages are shown as bands and locations as reported by police.