On August 11th, 2023, deputies and emergency first responders were dispatched to Interstate 380 MM67 for a report of a motorcycle accident at approximately 6:50 p.m. A single male driver was traveling southbound in the area and left the roadway through the median, striking the cable barriers along the northbound portion of the roadway. Witnesses at the scene did not give any account of a collision or other notable issue prior to the vehicle leaving the roadway.
The 53 year old male driver of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries from the collision and was transported to MercyOne Waterloo, where he was declared deceased shortly after arrival. His name is not being released at this time to allow for family notifications.
A vehicle passing the scene northbound at the time of the accident sustained minor damage from debris, but there were no injuries to any passenger in the vehicle. The roadway was clear of all debris and open for full access as of 9:45 p.m. following the incident. The accident remains under investigation by the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office.
For more information contact:
Tony Thompson, Sheriff
Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office
(319) 291-2587 ext. 5108