Woman Killed, Man Injured in Crash on Interstate 80/35 in Des Moines
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: October 22, 2023
Woman killed, man injured
On Sunday, a tragic crash occurred on Interstate 80/35 eastbound between the Merle Hay Road and Northwest Second Street exits in Iowa. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Kimberly Louise Barnhart, 40, lost her life in the accident while William Owen Barnhart, 51, sustained injuries. Both individuals were residents of Pleasant Hill.
The state patrol report states that at approximately 1:38 a.m., William Barnhart was driving a 2019 Kia Optima when it collided with the rear of a 2024 Freightliner semi tractor driven by Christopher Jay Reese from Farmer City, Illinois. As a result of the collision, the Kia flipped onto its top and came to rest in the center lane. Fortunately, Reese managed to maneuver his truck onto the shoulder without sustaining any reported injuries.
Johnston Fire and Rescue promptly arrived at the scene and transported William Barnhart to Methodist Hospital for medical treatment.
As of now, no charges have been filed in connection with this devastating accident.
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Tags: Des Moines, Injury, Fatal
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Kimberly Louise Barnhart, William Owen Barnhart
- Vehicles:
- 2019 Kia Optima, 2024 Freightliner semi tractor
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Iowa
- City:
- Des Moines
- Location:
- Interstate 80/35 eastbound between Merle Hay Road and Northwest Second Street exits
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-10-22
- Time of Incident:
- 1:38 a.m.
Interstate 80/35 eastbound between Merle Hay Road and Northwest Second Street exits
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