JASPER COUNTY, IA. (THECOUNT) — Zachariah Paul Lewis Pollock, 31, has been identified as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash early Wednesday morning in Jasper County, Iowa.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, Pollock, of Knoxville, Iowa, was operating a 2020 Harley Davidson Road Glide Limited Motorcycle eastbound on Highway 163 when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned.
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The crash occurred on Highway 163 between Prairie City and Monroe in Jasper County.
Authorities said Pollock was traveling east when the motorcycle departed the roadway for reasons that remain under investigation.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of the crash.
Pollock was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Iowa State Patrol crash report.
Jasper County is located in central Iowa east of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The county includes a mix of rural communities, agricultural land, and transportation corridors connecting central and southeastern portions of the state.
Highway 163 serves as a major east-west route through central Iowa, linking communities including Des Moines, Prairie City, Monroe, Pella, and other municipalities throughout the region. The roadway carries both local and regional traffic and is frequently used by commuters, commercial vehicles, and travelers moving across the state.
The crash occurred between Prairie City and Monroe, two communities situated in central Iowa. Prairie City is located in western Jasper County, while Monroe lies farther southeast near the county line. The corridor between the communities includes stretches of highway passing through rural terrain and agricultural areas.
Knoxville, where Pollock resided, is located in neighboring Marion County south of Des Moines. The city is known for its historic downtown district and as the home of Knoxville Raceway, a nationally recognized motorsports venue.
Investigators have not released additional details regarding the events leading up to the crash.
Authorities have not indicated whether weather, roadway conditions, speed, or other factors may have contributed to the collision.
No other vehicles were reported to have been involved in the incident.
The Iowa State Patrol continues to investigate the fatal crash.
Additional information may be released as troopers complete their review of the collision and determine the circumstances surrounding the motorcycle leaving the roadway.
Crash location: Google Maps
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