Four Iowa motorcyclists were killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 26 south of Lake McConaughy, Nebraska, around 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
OGALLALA, Neb. —
According to the Nebraska State Patrol, a vehicle crossed the center line and collided with the motorcycles. The crash resulted in the deaths of two couples riding on two motorcycles.
Victims of the accident were identified as 54-year-old Sheila Matheny and 61-year-old James Matheny from Bedford, Iowa, as well as 58-year-old Michal Weese and 59-year-old Jerolyn Weese from Council Bluffs, Iowa.
The driver of the other vehicle involved in the collision was transported to a hospital in Colorado with injuries. Emergency response teams were on the scene to assist.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, and the roadway was temporarily closed to allow for the investigation and cleanup.