(Updated 6:37-a.m.)

Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in a motorcycle accident that took place early this (Friday) morning in Council Bluffs. The crash resulted in what were described as serious, but non-life threatening injuries to a Nebraska man. Council Bluffs Police say 59-year old Michael Sowl, of Kearney, Nebraska, was thrown from the motorcycle he was driving after the machine went out of control in the area of S. 35th Street and Nebraska Avenue. The accident happened at around 2:37-a.m.

Authorities say Sowl was traveling south on S. 35th Street when his cycle hit the median. After being thrown from the machine, Sowl landed on the traveled portion of the road. He was taken by Council Bluffs Fire and Rescue to Creighton University Hospital, for treatment.

Officials say charges in the crash are currently pending.