Motorcycle Hits Deer; Three Injured in Collision and Aftermath

Three people were injured just before 7 last(Weds) night when a motorcycle ridden by a Burlington man hit a deer…and a car approaching the accident scene was struck from behind by another vehicle.

The rider…23-year old Joe Roth…the driver of the first car, 54-year old Gail Schultz of Galesburg…and the second driver, 19-year old Emma Asher of Morning Sun…were all taken to Great River Medical Center. Asher’s injuries turned out to be more serious and she was later airlifted to Iowa city. Des Moines County deputies continue their investigation.

Earlier in the day…a few minutes before 2:30…at least one person was injured in an accident in front of The Coral Reef on Agency Road in West Burlington. No other information has been released yet by the West Burlington Police Dept.