Fatal Motorcycle Accidents on I-235: Recent Tragedies and Unfortunate Incidents

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Source: WHO TV 13 Des Moines News & Weather
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents on I-235: Recent Tragedies and Unfortunate Incidents
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A motorcyclist in Des Moines, Iowa, died after being knocked off his motorcycle by a tire that fell off a truck on I-235. The motorcyclist, Raymond Koontz, was critically injured and later passed away. The truck driver, Jose Flores, was cited for driving without a valid license and proof of insurance. This is the first traffic fatality involving a motorcyclist this year in the area. An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

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