LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A motorcyclist died Saturday morning in a crash on Interstate 380, identified by authorities as 74-year-old James Villars of Plymouth, Minnesota.
Villars was riding a northbound Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he lost control while attempting to switch lanes near the Midway Road overpass. He was thrown from the motorcycle and came to rest in the median. Authorities noted he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
Emergency responders included the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Hiawatha Police Department, Hiawatha Ambulance, Robins Police Department, Monroe Fire Department, and Lifeguard Air Ambulance.
Officials confirmed the scene was cleared and an investigation is ongoing.