West Des Moines, IA (January 26, 2026) – An early morning injury crash on Interstate 80 prompted a response from emergency crews Saturday in West Des Moines. The collision occurred near 80th Street and resulted in at least one person being transported for medical care.
The incident took place at approximately 6:06 a.m. on January 24. Fire and ambulance units arrived quickly on the scene, where they located a vehicle involved in the crash and began providing assistance to the injured party. The individual was stabilized and loaded into an ambulance for transport to a nearby hospital. The severity of the injuries has not yet been confirmed.
Officials noted that the scene was under control shortly after their arrival. No additional injuries or vehicle involvements were immediately reported, and the roadway was cleared following emergency response.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, including possible weather, visibility, or roadway conditions that may have played a role.
We send our best wishes to the person injured and hope for a full and timely recovery.
