Crash Report – Fleur Dr in Water Works Park,
Des Moines, IA
Report ID: 2024 June 23
NCIC#: Unknown
OFFICER ID#: Unknown
Traffic Unit(s) Involved: 1
Occupants: 1 child pedestrian; at least 1 in vehicle
Injuries/Fatalities: Yes
Vehicle Damage (If Any): Unknown
Property Damage (other than vehicles): Unknown
Road Surface Condition (Dry, Wet, Snow, Mud, Dirt): Unknown
Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): Single-vehicle pedestrian
Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): Along Fleur Rd inside the water park
Narrative
DES MOINES, IA – A vehicle struck and fatally injured a young boy Sunday along a roadway on the property of a Des Moines water park.
The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. at the Fleur Drive entrance to Water Works Park. This is on the east side of the park.
Police haven’t yet clarified if the 6-year-old boy was walking in a designated crosswalk at the time of the crash. It’s also unclear if the driver that struck him stopped to render aid and speak to police.
The boy died after transport to Blank Children’s Hospital.
A full investigation is underway.
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