The Iowa State Patrol reports a man died Friday, after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a semi, in Jasper County. Authorities say a 2001 Honda motorcycle operated by 33-year old Brandon Lee James, of Newton, was traveling southbound in the 7700 block of Highway F-48 at a high rate of speed at around 6:30-p.m., when a northbound 2005 International semi driven by 21-year old Jared Joseph Eiklenborg, of Greene, attempted to make a left turn in front of the cycle.

When the Honda crashed into the side of the gravel trailer being pulled by the semi, James died on impact. The State Patrol was assisted at the scene by Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputies.