DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured three pedestrians Wednesday night.
Police responded to investigate a report of two pedestrians hit by a car at approximately 7:40 p.m. Wednesday on SW 9th Street and Army Post Road.
When they arrived, first responders found two people, a 42-year-old man and a 45-year-old man, unconscious in the street.
Both men were taken to local hospitals and remain hospitalized as of Thursday morning. The 42-year-old man is in critical condition.
A third person, a 25-year-old man, suffered a minor foot injury after being hit by the car. The man declined medical assistance, according to police.
Preliminary investigations indicate the three people were walking across Army Post Road when a minivan hit them and left the scene.
Later, officers located a minivan on Chaffee Road matching the vehicle described by witnesses. The minivan also had damage consistent with the crash, according to police.
Police have not identified a suspect in the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 515-323-8375.
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