George Taylor, 70, dies in motorcycle crash with car on Interstate 80 in Johnson County, Iowa

Modified Date: 
Sun, 04/16/2017 - 5:40pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, April 16, 2017

Motorcyclist dies after sideswiping car in stormy weather

The crash happened Saturday night near mile marker 249 when a vehicle pulled onto the shoulder of the highway because of stormy weather. According to an Iowa State Patrol crash report, motorcyclist George Taylor, 70, of La Moille, Illinois, tried to pull over due to slow traffic. Taylor sideswiped the stopped vehicle and was thrown from his motorcycle. He was taken to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, where he later died of his injuries. Taylor was not wearing his helmet properly, according to the report.

People Involved: 
George Taylor
Roadway: 
Interstate 80

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