Central Iowa authorities say crash that killed 8-year-old appears accidental

Published
June 09, 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 8‐year‐old boy was hit by a truck while riding a bicycle in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Creston Avenue in Des Moines. The child died just before 2 p.m. Monday after sustaining critical injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed bicycle rider Cyclist Fatal

Original reporting

Central Iowa authorities say crash that killed 8-year-old appears accidental

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