The Iowa State Patrol early Sunday morning released information about a fatal car-versus-motorcycle accident that took place Saturday evening, in Shelby County. Officials say 46-year old Cole Jon Andersen, of Irwin, died, after the 2004 Yamaha motorcycle he was riding, was struck from behind as he was traveling south on Shelby County Road M-47, just south of 1700th Street. The accident happened just after 7-p.m.

The Patrol says the car, a 2017 Hyundai Elantra, which was also traveling south on M-47, was driven by 41-year old David Michael Hirsh, of Irwin. The accident remains under investigation.

Sheriff’s Deputies from Shelby and Audubon County responded to the scene, along with Harlan Police, Defiance Fire and Medivac Ambulance.