Columbus, NE : Two people injured in Highway 30 crash near Richland on Saturday morning, JULY 23, 2016

Two people were injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday morning near Richland.

The crash occurred at 11:13 a.m. on U.S. Highway 30 when a motorcycle driven by Delbert Bowen, 47, of Columbus, struck the edge of a concrete median and lost control. He and a passenger, Karen Bowen, 41, also of Columbus, were thrown from the motorcycle and landed in the median of the highway, according to Colfax County Attorney Denise Kracl.

The driver was transported by helicopter to Bryan Health West Campus in Lincoln and the passenger was taken by ambulance to Columbus Community Hospital. Both were conscious when transferred. The extent of their injuries was not available.

Both riders were wearing helmets.

Schuyler Fire and Rescue and the Colfax County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident. The Nebraska State Patrol assisted.

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Two injured in Highway 30 crash