Motorcyclist Killed in Polk County Accident
The motorcyclist has been identified as Frederick Olson, 61, of Des Moines, who died in a crash on I-80 on Sunday afternoon.
Frederick Olson, 61, of Des Moines, was killed in a motorcycle crash on I-80 near the east mixmaster in Polk County on November 8, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
How the I-80 Motorcycle Crash Unfolded
The Iowa State Patrol said the crash happened around 4:50 p.m. Olson was riding his motorcycle west on I-80, just east of the east mixmaster near mile marker 137. The motorcycle was a 2014 Harley-Davidson.
The State Patrol said he left the road on the left shoulder as the interstate curved. Troopers said he had been in the left lane, and the motorcycle entered the grass median. Troopers reported that he traveled about 250 feet through the grass before the motorcycle hit an eastbound cable barrier. Olson died at the scene.
What the Iowa State Patrol Report Shows
The Iowa State Patrol documented the crash in a report. The State Patrol has not announced any charges, and no other vehicle was reported to be involved.
Investigators work quickly at the scene because marks on the road and other evidence fade fast. Much of the slower work happens later, away from the scene.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
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