Man Dies Following Interstate 235 Crash in Des Moines
June 22, 2026, 10:39 a.m. CT — A 20-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 235 in Des Moines on Sunday, June 21.
Authorities confirmed that the driver, whose name will be released pending family notification, was traveling westbound near 42nd Street when his 2013 Honda Civic hydroplaned. The vehicle crossed lanes and struck the bridge wall north of the roadway, according to Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) spokesperson Sgt. Paul Parizek.
The man was initially reported in critical condition after the collision, but an update from DMPD on Monday morning confirmed his death. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, and the investigation remains ongoing.
No additional information regarding lane closures or the number of vehicles involved has been released.
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