(Lewis, Iowa) – Cass County Civil Deputy Spencer Walton issued a statement this (Monday) morning with regard to a motorcycle accident that took place near Lewis, Friday night. Walton said in a press release “Unfortunately, our office is still investigating this incident, to include the actual name of the operator.  Our Deputies and other emergency responders found a Hispanic male to be operating the motorcycle but they have not been able to verify the proper name or date of birth.” Deputy Walton added that he “Will work with the investigating Deputies to get this wrapped up and updated information out to media as soon as possible.”

Earlier, authorities said the accident happened around 10:22-p.m. Friday, at Oxford Road and Lewis Road. The motorcycle was westbound on Oxford when the operator failed to negotiate a curve. The machine entered a ditch and rolled at least twice, before coming to rest on the southern side of the intersection. The man was flown to the UNMC for treatment of life-threatening injuries.