Two on motorcycle, identified as Lloyd Hedrick, 74, and Lisa Wilmes, 60, both die following chain-reaction crash involving three vehicles on Highway 14 in Knoxville, Iowa
2 motorcyclists killed in crash near Knoxville
The collision pushed the first vehicle into the path of an oncoming motorcycle in the southbound lane of Highway 14.
Authorities identify 2 motorcyclists killed in crash near Knoxville
An oncoming car on Highway 14 had stopped to let the motorcycle pass before turning west into a driveway when it was hit from behind by another car, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
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