DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines Police Department Sergeant escaped serious injuries Sunday night after a southbound driver lost control on Merle Hay Road, crossed the centerline, and collided with a patrol SUV and another vehicle. The crash happened during an attempted pass that left three people with minor injuries.
According to DMPD, video evidence shows the driver of a Toyota Corolla attempting to pass another vehicle while heading southbound. The driver lost control, spinning into the northbound lanes and striking a DMPD patrol vehicle and a pickup truck.
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The Sergeant and a passenger inside the pickup sustained minor injuries and were evaluated at the scene by medics. The Corolla driver was transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Police say this crash serves as a reminder of how quickly winter road conditions can turn dangerous. Drivers are urged to slow down, increase following distance, and avoid distractions or impaired driving…