A motorcycle accident Thursday night in Montgomery County resulted in life threatening injuries to the operator of the machine. Montgomery County Sheriff’s officials say 44-year old Darin David Dykes, of Red Oak, was flown from the scene to the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, following the crash that happened at around 10:22-p.m., west of Red Oak.

Authorities say Dykes was traveling east on 200th Street near Boxelder Avenue, when for reasons unknown, the 2002 Harley Davidson he was driving, went out of control, ejecting Dykes, who was not wearing a helmet.

Multiple charges are pending against Dykes, as alcohol was considered to be a factor in the crash. Damage from the crash amounted to $1,000. The sheriff’s department was assisted at the scene by Red Oak Police, Red Oak Fire and Rescue, Montgomery County EMA, Emerson 1st Responders & Fire Dept., and Mercy 1 air ambulance.