A man from Council Bluffs is dead following a motorcycle accident early this (Monday) morning. Council Bluffs Police say 29-year old Jeffery Crane died in the crash that happened at around 2-a.m. on the Nebraska Avenue on-ramp to Interstate 29.

An investigation determined Crane’s motorcycle was northbound on the I-29 on ramp when he apparently lost control, causing the cycle to leave the road on the curve. Crane, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered fatal injuries when he was thrown from machine the during the accident. Authorities say at this time it is unknown if speed or alcohol played a part in the accident.