A Des Moines officer was injured after his car was hit by a suspected drunk driver making a left turn.

A Des Moines police officer was injured when his patrol car was hit by a suspected impaired driver, 21-year-old Facundo Ramos-Batalla, who attempted a left turn at an intersection. Both the officer and Ramos-Batalla sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospitals. Ramos-Batalla is charged with OWI, failure to yield, and driving without a valid license. The investigation is ongoing.

December 04, 2024
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