Des Moines, IA (June 5, 2025) — A motorcyclist tragically lost their life following a collision with a car on the south side of Des Moines on June 4.

According to reports, first responders were dispatched to the scene at the intersection of Southwest Ninth Street and Luster Lane shortly after 6:30 p.m. Upon arrival, the motorcyclist was found deceased. The driver of the car involved in the crash sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Two passengers in the car were reportedly unharmed.

Authorities closed the intersection temporarily to conduct a thorough investigation. Officials have not yet released the names of those involved, and the cause of the crash remains under review by the Des Moines Police Department.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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