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The twelfth traffic fatality in Des Moines is due to the accident on Friday evening

tabnews August 19, 2024
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An Altoona man died Saturday after suffering serious injuries in a motorcycle accident in northeast Des Moines.

The fatal accident is the 12th traffic fatality this year and the sixth involving a motorcycle, according to Des Moines police.

The accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. Friday night when a 2019 Lexus SUV, driven by a 44-year-old Des Moines resident, was traveling westbound on Euclid Street and attempted to turn left onto Wright Street.

Trevor Vinzant, 23, who was riding a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound on Euclid, collided with the SUV, which had entered the intersection with Wright Street.

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Driver died in local hospital

Vinzant was in critical condition when emergency responders arrived at the scene Friday evening. Des Moines firefighters administered life-saving measures before the motorcyclist was transported to a nearby hospital.

Vinzant eventually died in the hospital.

“Despite continued intensive care, Vinzant died on August 17,” the DMPD press release said.

The Des Moines Police Department's Traffic Unit is investigating the fatal crash. The DMPD press release states that more information will be released as it becomes available.

Ryan Magalhait is a reporter for the Register. You can reach him at [email protected].

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