Maria Elena Rodriguez dies in fatal Des Moines crash
Fatal Des Moines crash death of Maria Elena Rodriguez – Obituary
Des Moines authorities have revealed the identity of the woman who lost her life in a collision on Saturday night.
The crash occurred shortly after 8 p.m. at the intersection of Second Avenue and Holcomb Avenue on the north side of the city.
Maria Elena Rodriguez, 47, was pronounced dead at the scene, while four other individuals—two adults and two minors—suffered serious injuries and were taken to local hospitals.
The incident began when a 28-year-old man driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado was involved in a hit-and-run at Second Avenue and Corning Avenue.
After fleeing the scene at high speed, the truck veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a 2005 Toyota Sienna van traveling northbound. Rodriguez, the driver of the van, died in the crash, and three of her passengers were injured and transported to hospitals.
As of Tuesday, the remaining four individuals injured in the crash are still receiving treatment at medical facilities.
Fatal Des Moines crash death of Maria Elena Rodriguez – Obituary Des Moines authorities have revealed the identity of the woman who lost her life in a collision on Saturday night. The crash occurred shortly after 8 p.m. at the intersection of Second Avenue and Holcomb Avenue on the north side of the city. Maria…
Fatal Des Moines crash death of Maria Elena Rodriguez – Obituary Des Moines authorities have revealed the identity of the woman who lost her life in a collision on Saturday night. The crash occurred shortly after 8 p.m. at the intersection of Second Avenue and Holcomb Avenue on the north side of the city. Maria…