Motorcyclists Jerry Coles, 51, and Kristy Hyde, 47, killed, Stacey Coles-Bahle on other motorcycle seriously injured after car strikes them both and driver flees scene at E. 14th Street and Washington Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa
Two Motorcyclists Killed in Crash in Des Moines; Driver Abandons Scene
Witnesses told police the driver of the car abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot after the crash.
Friends Mourn Motorcyclists Killed in Tuesday Crash While Police Search for Suspects
A balloon release and candlelight vigil will be held at the scene of the accident at 8:00pm on Wednesday.
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