One person was flown by helicopter from the scene of a motorcycle accident Thursday morning, in Mills County. The Sheriff’s Office reports the Mills County Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call at around 10:25-a.m., about an accident on 215th Street, south of Glenwood.

Law enforcement arriving on the scene called for LifeNet prior to the arrival of Glenwood Rescue, due to the nature of the accident victims’ critical injuries. Glenwood Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene and attended to the victim until LifeNet arrived. The motorcycle rider was transported the UNMC in Omaha. The person’s name was not released.

An initial investigation by the Mills County Sheriff’s Office determined the accident was caused by an animal on the roadway. The accident remains under investigation. Assisting the Mills County S/O at the scene, was the Iowa State Patrol, and the aforementioned Glenwood Fire/Rescue and LifeNet.