Des Moines mayor in crash with DART bus

State of play: Police described the crash as a same-direction sideswipe at a T-intersection near Sixth Avenue and High Street in downtown around 5pm Friday.

• The bus driver told officers Boesen's vehicle was parked, then pulled forward as he passed and turned west onto High Street.
• Boesen said she had pulled over to take a call and moved forward when the bus entered her lane.

Zoom in: There were no injuries, and police estimate about $1,500 in damage to each vehicle.

• DART is reviewing the incident and plans additional operator training, transit spokesperson Sarah Welch tells Axios.

What they're saying: Boesen tells Axios she believes she was in the bus driver's blind spot, says the crash was "truly an accident," and underscores how difficult it is to operate large transit vehicles.

• "Everybody needs to be aware of the surroundings around you," Boesen said.

What's next: Boesen plans to participate again in DART's bus Rodeo driver skills event, saying last week's accident has deepened her appreciation for bus operators and that she hopes it will raise awareness among all drivers to stay alert for buses.

• This year's event will be in October, with more details to be announced in the coming months.