LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A motorcyclist died in a crash on Interstate 380 Saturday morning, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred around 10:50 a.m. on northbound I-380, just north of the Midway overpass, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators reported that the rider was operating a 2009 Harley-Davidson in the outside lane when he attempted to switch to the inside lane, losing control and ending up in the median.
The rider, a 42-year-old man, was not wearing a helmet and suffered fatal injuries after being thrown from the motorcycle. His identity is being withheld pending family notification.
Northbound lanes of I-380 were closed for approximately 35 minutes while emergency responders worked at the scene.
Linn County sheriff’s deputies received assistance from Linn County Rescue 57, Hiawatha police and ambulance personnel, Robins police, Monroe Fire, and Lifeguard Air Ambulance.
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing, with no further details immediately available.