March 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m. CT
A 19-year-old man died following a motorcycle accident on an Interstate 235 exit ramp in Des Moines early Saturday morning, authorities said.
Des Moines police and firefighters responded to the scene of the crash on the westbound 19th Street exit ramp near the Drake neighborhood at approximately 2:41 a.m. First responders discovered the man with critical injuries. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation is ongoing, with officials assessing the circumstances surrounding the accident. No other vehicles were reported to be involved. Lane closures were in effect while crews worked at the scene.
Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased pending notification of family members.