Des Moines, IA – Jerry Coles Killed in Motorcycle Crash at 14th St & Washington Ave

Des Moines, IA (May 6, 2021) – A motorcyclist and his passenger were killed following a multi-vehicle accident in Des Moines on Tuesday, May 4. 

The deadly crash occurred at the intersection of E. 14th Street and E. Washington Avenue. Three vehicles, including two motorcycles, reportedly collided at the scene at around 8:30 p.m. that evening. Three people were reportedly on motorcycles at the time of the collision. 

The driver of a motorcycle, 51-year-old Jerry Coles of Des Moines, was pronounced dead at a medical facility, while his passenger, 47-year-old Kristy Hyde of Des Moines, was killed at the scene. The operator of another bike, 46-year-old Stacey Coles-Behle, sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized. The occupants of the third vehicle fled the scene. 

An ongoing investigation into the deadly motorcycle crash is in progress. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of Jerry Coles and Kristy Hyde at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Des Moines Iowa

There are many risks that come with riding a motorcycle. Riders are vulnerable to being seriously injured when involved in a motor vehicle accident, and thousands of riders are killed each year in collisions in the United States. A rider is almost 27 more likely to be killed in a traffic accident compared to a passenger-vehicle occupant according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

After the loss of a loved one, you need someone with experience handling wrongful death claims. For over 40 years, Lombardi Law Firm has helped people recover after the death of a family member following a deadly Iowa auto accident. Our Des Moines wrongful death attorneys protect the rights of everyday people — not big companies. You shouldn’t go up against a big insurance company or try to outsmart their team of adjusters. 

You shouldn’t be fooled into thinking you can deal with this kind of case on your own. There are real legal arguments that have to be made to show that the at-fault party is responsible for a fatal motorcycle crash in West Des Moines. We have been helping claimants pursue Iowa wrongful death claims for more than 40 years, and we know what needs to be done for a successful case. Contact our offices today at 515-222-1110 to see what we can do for you. 

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