Police identify 30-year-old killed in Des Moines' first fatal car crash of 2024
Des Moines police on Wednesday released the name of the man who died in the city’s first fatal car crash of 2024.
Jonathan A. Ruiz, 30, of West Des Moines, was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries after being involved in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday, according to the Des Moines Police Department.
Des Moines police officers and firefighters were dispatched to the intersection of Indianola Avenue and Pine Avenue around 10:48 p.m. to investigate the crash. First responders found two people injured, including Ruiz and a 13-year-old passenger, the news release said.
The passenger was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. Police did not say how the Ruiz and the 13-year-old knew each other.
Investigators believe Ruiz was traveling westbound on Pine Avenue at a high rate of speed, attempted to make a turn and crashed into a utility pole where the car rolled, according to the news release.
Police still are investigating the crash.
José Mendiola is a breaking news reporter for the Register. Reach him at jmendiola@dmreg.com.
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