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Des Moines police officer, second person injured in crash

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August 21st, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa)A Des Moines police officer and another driver were injured Wednesday night after a crash on the city’s east side.

The police department says just before 7:15 p.m., an officer was on the way to a report of a domestic fight when the patrol vehicle collided with another vehicle in the intersection of Delaware Avenue and East Euclid Avenue.

Both drivers are being treated for minor injuries at local hospitals. The crash is being investigated. Police say other officers were able to respond to the domestic fight call.