Eight-year-old boy dies after being hit by a truck in Des Moines

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
6000 block of Creston Avenue
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Incident type
Bicycle

Summary

Bicycle Crash Des Moines Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa: An eight‐year‐old boy was struck by a truck while riding a bike in the parking lot of an apartment complex on the 6000 block of Creston Avenue, Des Moines. First responders found him with critical injuries and he later died despite lifesaving efforts.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Cyclist Cyclist Fatal

Original reporting

Eight-year-old boy dies after being hit by a truck in Des Moines | who13.com

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