Des Moines, IA (January 30, 2026) – A 42-year-old man from Grinnell was airlifted to Iowa Methodist Hospital on Thursday evening after sustaining multiple injuries in a serious vehicle accident on Pleasant Street in Des Moines.
The crash occurred in the early evening hours, prompting a swift response from local emergency crews and the deployment of Air Med 2. According to dispatch communications from Polk, Dallas, and Warren County Public Safety, the man suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries as a result of the collision. Despite the severity of his condition, he remained alert during transport.
Air Med 2 flew the patient directly from the scene on Pleasant St to Iowa Methodist Medical Center, where trauma teams were prepared to take over care. A family member accompanied him aboard the medical helicopter, providing emotional support throughout the flight.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about how the accident occurred or whether other vehicles or individuals were involved. The incident remains under investigation by local law enforcement agencies.
Our thoughts are with the injured man and his family, and we commend the quick, coordinated efforts of Des Moines first responders and flight crews for delivering urgent care during a critical moment.
