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6-year-old boy killed in car crash in Des Moines

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A 6-year-old boy was seriously injured and later died Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a car. According to Des Moines police, officers responded to a report of a car/pedestrian accident at Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy., at around 3:38 p.m. A 6-year-old boy with critical injuries was found at the scene inside the Fleur Drive park entrance. Individuals on scene began CPR until paramedics arrived and took over. The child was taken by ambulance to Blank Children’s Hospital, where he later died. The incident remains under investigation by the Des Moines Police Department’s Traffic Unit. The incident is the city’s ninth traffic-related fatality of 2024, the third involving a pedestrian. » Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCIALevery 128 people have died on Iowa’s roadways so far this year, including 14 pedestrians, according to the latest data from the Iowa Department of Transportation. That total is 25 fewer than the same time in 2023. Over the past five years, an average of 350 people have died in crashes each year statewide.

DES MOINES, Iowa —

A six-year-old boy was seriously injured in a car accident on Sunday afternoon and later died.

According to Des Moines police, officers responded to a report of a car-pedestrian accident at Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy., at about 3:38 p.m. A 6-year-old boy with critical injuries was found at the scene of the accident at the Fleur Drive park entrance. Those on scene began CPR until paramedics arrived and took over.

The child was taken by ambulance to Blank Children’s Hospital, where he later died.

The incident remains under investigation by the Des Moines Police Department’s Traffic Unit.

The incident marks the ninth traffic-related fatality in the city in 2024 and the third involving a pedestrian.

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According to the latest Data from the Iowa Department of TransportationSo far this year, 128 people have died on Iowa’s roads, including 14 pedestrians. That total is 25 fewer than the same time in 2023. Over the past five years, an average of 350 people have died in crashes each year across the state.

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