Iowa

Ian Venales Killed in Accident at I-80 and Hwy 69 in Des Moines, IA

Published on: July 20, 2022

Date of Accident
July 19, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Ian Venales
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-80, Des Moines, IA, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a child at I-80 and Hwy 69 in Des Moines, IA on July 19th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 5:30 p.m. Officials say the incident involved a tractor-trailer colliding with SUV as traffic slowed due to another crash. The SUV was pushed into another vehicle causing fatal injuries to a passenger in the SUV, identified as 11-year-old Ian Venales. The driver, identified as 42-year-old Luis Venales Graterol, suffered under unclear circumstances. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Iowa State Police
Vehicles Involved
SUV, Passenger Car, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
I-80 and Hwy 69
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Three vehicles were involved in a crash

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