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Authorities identify Des Moines teen killed in motorcycle crash

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April 22nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Authorities have identified the Des Moines teen who died in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a call just before 6:30 p.m. Saturday reporting a crash near Northeast 118th Avenue west of the South Skunk River. Authorities say two juveniles were riding off-road motorcycles when the accident happened.

Zachary Brennecke

When emergency responders got there, they said they found a juvenile male with critical injuries. The victim, identified as 16-year-old Zachary Brennecke, of Des Moines, died at the scene.