Des Moines Police Department Releases Identity of Fatal Crash Victim

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(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Police Department is releasing the identity of the man killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Des Moines.

DMPD says 30 year-old Jonathan Ruiz died in a crash on the city's south side a little after 10:45pm Sunday. Investigators say the vehicle veered off the road, hit a utility pole, and rolled. Ruiz was rushed to an area hospital but later died of his injuries. A 13 year-old passenger was hurt and taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.


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