LE MARS, IA : Motorcyclist flown to Mercy after sustaining head injury in crash on Sunday, 2nd October 2016

A motorcyclist was transported by helicopter to Mercy Medical Center -- Sioux City after sustaining a head injury in a crash Sunday afternoon.

The accident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday along Highway 75 north of Le Mars.

The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office reports two motorcycles were traveling south on Highway 75 just south of 120th Street Sunday afternoon when one of the motorcycles slowed down for an unknown reason. The second motorcycle, unaware that the other was slowing, ran into the back of the first motorcycle, the release said.

The driver of the rear motorcycle was ejected and sustained head injuries, the release said. This person was transported to Mercy Medical Center, where their condition is unknown.

The driver of the first motorcycle sustained minor injuries and was not transported, the release said.

Also assisting at the scene were Le Mars Ambulance, Le Mars Fire and Rescue, and the Iowa State Patrol.

Investigation into the crash is ongoing. The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office plans to release names at a later time.

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Motorcyclist flown to Mercy after sustaining head injury in crash