One Dead After Motorcycle Crash Friday in Fort Madison

The motorcycle accident that occurred last Friday night on Highway 61 near Fort Madison has claimed one life.

48-year-old Cheryl Bachman of Fort Madison passed away on Monday at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. 42-year-old Edward Gutting, also of Fort Madison, was driving and hit a deer causing both people to be thrown onto the pavement.

Gutting suffered serious head injuries and was flown to Iowa City.

The family of Bachman will meet with friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in Donnellson. The funeral ceremony starts at 11am.