Officer Shawn Miller killed in car vs. motorcycle crash at Highway 169 and Interstate 80 in Des Moines, Iowa

Modified Date: 
Sat, 11/18/2017 - 10:58am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

West Des Moines police officer killed in motorcycle crash

Sgt. Nathan Ludwig of the Iowa State Patrol said a car on Highway 169 was turning onto the I-80 ramp at De Soto when a motorcycle couldn't get stopped in time and hit the passenger side of the car.

The motorcycle rider was killed in the crash.  

West Des Moines officer killed in crash

Officer Shawn Miller, 47, was said to have a "mission to serve." He was killed while on his motorcycle Aug. 3.

Iowa C.O.P.S. Stepping Up to Help Family of West Des Moines Officer Killed in Crash

The organization’s mission is to give support to families and police departments during times of tragedy.

Funeral set for West Des Moines officer killed in crash

The funeral for Officer Shawn Miller will be Monday at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines, with burial to follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

West Des Moines Police Officer Motorcycle Death

Until we develop accident prevention solutions, surviving family need to understand the importance of the days and weeks following a collision.

People Involved: 
Shawn Miller

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