Authorities identify pedestrian killed in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has identified a 77-year-old man who died when he was hit by a car as he walked in northeast Des Moines.
January 2, 2022Updated: January 2, 2022
By News Channel Nebraska
By News Channel NebraskaDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has identified a 77-year-old man who died when he was hit by a car as he walked in northeast Des Moines.
Jack Waters, of Des Moines, died at the scene after he was struck Thursday night by a Chevrolet Tahoe as he walked across Northeast 14th Street, the Polk County Sheriff’s office said.
The Tahoe’s driver stopped and cooperated with investigators.
The investigation is continuing.