(Lee County, Iowa) – A man on a motorcycle died from injuries he suffered during a crash early this (Saturday) morning, in southeast Iowa. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 1983 Yamaha motorcycle operated by 18-year-ol Lucas Timothy Johnson, of Farmington, was traveling west on Lee County Road 103 near Pilot Grove, when the cycle failed to negotiate a curve in the road.

The motorcycle entered the north ditch and struck a utility pole. Johnson died at the scene. The accident was discovered at around 7:40-a.m., Saturday. The crash remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.