Des Moines, IA (January 28, 2026) – A man sustained leg injuries in a motor vehicle accident early Tuesday morning at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Euclid Avenue in Des Moines. The crash was reported at approximately 2:11 a.m. and involved an off-duty law enforcement officer, according to dispatch audio.
Emergency units arrived at the scene shortly after receiving reports of the collision. One male individual was found with heavy bleeding and apparent leg trauma. Medics provided immediate care at the scene before transporting the injured party to a nearby hospital for further treatment. His current condition has not yet been released.
Details regarding the number of vehicles involved and how the crash occurred remain under investigation. The mention of an off-duty officer being involved has drawn the attention of local authorities, who are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Traffic in the area was briefly restricted during the early-morning response as crews provided medical aid and secured the scene for investigation.
We extend our best wishes to the injured man and hope for a swift and full recovery as the inquiry into this crash continues.
