Officer Shawn Miller killed in car vs. motorcycle crash at Highway 169 and Interstate 80 in Des Moines, Iowa
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 police officer killed in crash
Officer Miller is the third Iowa law enforcement officer to die in 2016. In March, two Des Moines police officers were killed in a crash along Interstate 80 in Dallas County.
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.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.
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