Warner Robinson, 21, killed in hit and run collision on University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa

Modified Date: 
Wed, 02/25/2015 - 5:58pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, February 21, 2015

Arrest Made in Connection with Fatal Hit-and-Run

Emergency crews responded to the 300 block of University Avenue at about 2 a.m. Saturday to a report of a hit-and-run. Officers found Warner Robinson, 21, lying in the street. Robinson was pronounced dead at the scene.

Victim's family has this message for driver in fatal hit-and-run

Robinson’s mother, Heather Berg, said she just wants whoever struck and killed her son to come forward. “I can’t imagine what you're having to deal with, but understand that we are to forgive,” Berg said.

Police identify fatal hit-and-run victim, impound suspect's vehicle

Police said the body of 21-year-old Warner Douglas Robinson was found in the west bound lanes of the 300 block of University Avenue around 2 a.m. Saturday.

Warner Robinson was found dead face-down after being struck by a vehicle on University Avenue. A surveillance video helped to track down the vehicle, a newer model Dodge Avenger, and its driver, 27-year-old Jayron Woods-Crawford, who is currently being held at Polk County Jail. 

Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Jayron Woods-Crawford
Warner Robinson

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