Police release names of victims in deadly Des Moines crash

DES MOINES, Iowa- Des Moines Police are confirming the names of three of the four people killed in a fiery crash at 2:25 a.m. Sunday in the 42-hundred block of George Flagg Parkway, on the city's south side.

Police say those killed include: The driver, 22-year-old Ross Jacob Welsher of Des Moines,

22-year-old Des Moines resident Jordan Van Gundy (passenger) 24-year-old Des Moines resident Jacob Lee Van Gundy (passenger)

Police were able to rescue one person from the burning car, 22-year-old West Des Moines resident Rheanne Elise Ames, who was treated and has been released from the hospital.

The identity of the fourth deceased victim is awaiting confirmation by the Polk County Medical Examiners Office.


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