CLAYTON COUNTY, Iowa — One person died and two were seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Clayton County, authorities said.
The incident occurred around 9:17 p.m. on Garber Road west of Kennedy Road, involving three motorcycles, according to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities report that the motorcycles were traveling east when a deer entered the roadway. The lead motorcycle struck the deer, causing the second motorcycle to lose control while attempting to avoid the collision. The third motorcycle successfully avoided the incident.
The driver of the lead motorcycle was airlifted to Emplify Health in La Crosse with serious injuries, while a passenger on that motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the second motorcycle was transported to Guttenberg Municipal Hospital with serious injuries. The two occupants of the third motorcycle were unharmed.
Authorities are investigating the crash. Lane closures were implemented during the response and investigation.