Child struck by vehicle near Iowa State Fairgrounds

DES MOINES, Iowa — A child was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning on Des Moines’ east side.

It happened around 6:45 a.m. at E. 36th Street and E. University Avenue. A post on X from DMPD said callers reported that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.

Sgt. Paul Parizek, spokesperson for the Des Moines Police Department, told WHO 13 the pedestrian was a child and they suffered serious injuries.

The road is closed, causing temporary traffic delays in the area due to the incident.

No other details were released.

Check back to www.WHO13.com for more information as it becomes available.

Metro News

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