Crash Monday Night Sends Vehicle Into Des Moines Building

DES MOINES, IA — A crash on the city's east side Monday night sent one vehicle into a building, where it caught on fire. Two people were injured.

Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek said the accident occurred about 9:30 p.m. Monday at East 29th Street and Hubbell Avenue. He said witnesses indicated that a vehicle driven by 19-year-old Justin Lehman of Des Moines was traveling northbound on East 29th Street when he failed to stop for a red light.

Lehman's vehicle was struck in the intersection by a vehicle driven by Heather Morris, 38, of Des Moines, who was heading southwest on Hubbell. The impact sent Lehman's vehicle off the road and into the building at Hilltop Tire Service, 2914 Hubbell Ave. Upon impact with the building, Lehman's vehicle caught fire.

Medics took both drivers to hospitals. Their conditions were unavailable Tuesday morning.

No other injuries were reported. The accident remains under investigation.

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