Tragic Nighttime Highway Fatality | Des Moines News

A 47-year-old Oklahoma man, Jeremiah Martin Leifheit, lost his life after being struck by a semi-truck on I-80 near mile marker 198 in Poweshiek County. The crash occurred around 1:30 AM, with witnesses reporting a pedestrian on the roadside — a dangerously precarious situation. Authorities believe Leifheit walked into the path of the truck, though the exact reason he was on the highway remains under investigation. This tragic incident underscores the deadly risks of nighttime driving and pedestrian safety, as investigators continue to piece together the events. Our hearts go out to his family during this devastating time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57b6b227a4a66003