Driver dies in crash after vehicle hydroplanes on Interstate 235
Update, 10 a.m. Monday: The driver injured in this crash has died from his injuries.A preliminary investigation found the driver, a 20-year-old man, was operating a 2013 Honda Civic in the westbound lanes of Interstate 235. The driver's vehicle hydroplaned on the wet roadway and crossed lanes of traffic before crashing into the 42nd Street bridge wall, according to Des Moines police.The driver's name has not yet been publicly released by law enforcement. The original story is below.A crash on I-235 near 42nd Street Sunday afternoon caused major traffic delays and prompted a large emergency response.Traffic remained backed up for hours after the crash, with some right lanes still blocked later in the afternoon. The victim of the crash has not yet been identified but was transferred for medical treatment. Drivers are encouraged to use caution as the bridge is being repaired. This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available.
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