David Molina Ramirez Obituary, Death: Des Moines police identify victim of fatal pedestrian hit-and-run.
David Molina Ramirez Obituary, Death – Des Moines police have identified the pedestrian who was killed in a hit-and-run incident that took place over the weekend. The victim, 62-year-old David Molina Ramirez of Des Moines, was struck by a vehicle on Saturday, near the 1100 block of E. 9th Street. Ramirez was found lying in an alley after authorities received a report of a person having been hit by a vehicle.
According to police, Ramirez was walking through the alley when he was struck by the vehicle. The driver involved in the incident fled the scene immediately, and police have not yet located them. Investigators believe that Ramirez may have been deceased for several hours before his body was discovered, based on the findings from the ongoing investigation.
Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying both the vehicle and the driver responsible for the crash. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. Those with details about the crash are asked to contact the Des Moines Police Department’s Traffic Unit at 515-323-8375. Alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously through the “submit a tip” function on the DMPD app.
