Teen Hit in Ottumwa, Driver Arrested | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A teen in Ottumwa, Iowa, was seriously injured after being struck by a fleeing driver just after 4 PM on Thursday near Albia Road — the same spot where he’d just been dropped off by school bus. Witnesses say the driver sped away. The student, confirmed by the district as one of their own, is expected to make a full recovery. Police arrested 26-year-old Tristan Verrips Friday, charging him with leaving the scene of an accident causing serious injury and driving with a suspended license. He’s out on bond with a court date set for September 1. This tragic incident has shaken the community — but…