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Des Moines Driver Dies in Waterloo Crash

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Des Moines Driver Dies in Waterloo Crash

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A 55-year-old Des Moines resident died after their car left Independence Avenue in Waterloo early Wednesday, striking a fence and two trees. The vehicle was discovered several hours after the crash, and authorities have not released the driver’s name while they notify family. The Iowa State Patrol and Waterloo police are investigating.

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