A motorcycle collision with a deer in Clayton County, Iowa, on Saturday night resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries.
According to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred when a lead motorcycle struck a white-tailed deer that had entered the road. The 42-year-old driver was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital in Wisconsin. The passenger, Kelley Knockel, 34, of Colesburg, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second motorcycle, operated by a 58-year-old from Guttenberg, attempted evasive maneuvers but also sustained serious injuries. This rider was transported to a hospital in Guttenberg for treatment. The driver and passenger on a third motorcycle involved in the incident reported no injuries.
Authorities confirmed that the roadway was briefly closed to facilitate the emergency response and investigation.
The incident remains under investigation by the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office.