Man charged in Des Moines hit and run injury crash

(DES MOINES, Iowa)  Police have found a driver accused in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night in the 1100 block of University Avenue.   Two people were injured in the crash that happened shortly before 7 p.m.

Sergeant Paul Parizek says the driver of one of the vehicles, 30-year-old Othownh Kir, left the scene of the crash. He was later found at a home in the 1100 block of 14th Place.


Kir is facing charges of OWI, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, reckless driving, and interference with official acts. He is also charged with two counts of willful injury.   Kir is being held in the Polk County Jail.


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