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Deadly Des Moines motorcycle crash: 19-year-old killed on I-235 near Keo Way

Deadly Des Moines motorcycle crash: 19-year-old killed on I-235 near Keo Way

One man is dead after a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning on Interstate 235 near Keo Way. The accident happened at 2:15 a.m.Emergency crews provided life-saving measures at the scene, but the man, who has not yet been publicly identified, later died at a local hospital.A preliminary investigation suggests the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed, lost control, and crashed, then caught fire. This is a developing story. » Subscribe to KCCI's YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayAccording to the latest data from the Iowa Department of Transportation, 44 people have died so far this year on Iowa roads. That is six more than the number recorded at the same point in 2025. Over the last five years, an average of 337 people have been killed in statewide crashes annually.

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