Darrin Odey, 45, injured in motorcycle accident on Interstate 80 in Gothenburg, Nebraska
Modified Date:
Mon, 05/18/2015 - 4:10pmAccident Date:
Saturday, May 16, 2015Man injured in motorcycle accident near Gothenburg
A Norfolk man is in serious condition after being involved in a motorcycle accident Saturday morning.
Man in Serious Condition After Motorcycle Accident Near Gothenburg
It is believed that an underlying medical issue may have been a factor in the accident. Odey was wearing a helmet.
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Darrin Odey was riding a motorcycle on Interstate 80 when he began to exit at the Gothenburg interchange. Odey's bike went off the road and struck a culvert, rolling several times. Authorities say that health factors were a contributing factor to the accident. The motorcycle was totalled, and Odey was taken to CHI Good Samaritan Health in Kearney for treatment.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Darrin Odey
Roadway:
Interstate 80City:
Gothenburg, NECounty:
Dawson County, NE
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