Back to list
Carlos Puente-Morales
Other
Gender
Male
Age
34 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
03/26/2016
Location
I-80 and Ute Ave. Waukee IA 50263 Dallas
Cause of Death
Other
DMPD officers Carlos Puente-Morales and Susan Farrell were transporting Tosha Nicole Hyatt, who was in custody for unlawful possession of a prescription drug, when their police SUV was hit head-on by a other being driven by Benjamin E. Beary. Beary was reportedly driving the wrong direction on I-80 when he caused the fiery crash at around 12:40 a.m. Hyatt, Farrell, Puente-Morales and Beary were all killed in the crash. According to police, Beary had a blood alcohol level of 0.22, and was traveling at 102 mph in a 70 mph zone. An investigation found that the police SUV was going 79 mph.
⚠️
Alleged Responsible Party
Des Moines Police Department
Sources & References
🎵
National Anthem
United States