Passenger Identified in Fatal Motorcycle-Deer Crash on Garber Road
Clayton County Sheriff's Office identified Kelley Knockel, 34, of Colesburg as the passenger killed in a motorcycle-deer crash on Garber Road Saturday night. The incident occurred when a deer entered the roadway, leading to a collision involving multiple motorcycles and…
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, October 12, 2026 — The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office has identified the passenger who died in a motorcycle crash involving a deer on Garber Road on Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as 34-year-old Kelley Knockel, a resident of Colesburg.
The incident reportedly occurred when a deer entered the roadway, initiating a collision. The crash involved multiple motorcycles. While Kelley Knockel sustained fatal injuries, other riders involved in the incident also suffered injuries. The exact number of motorcycles and riders involved was not immediately specified.
Further details regarding the specific timeline of Saturday night, the exact sequence of events leading to the collision, and the extent of injuries sustained by the other riders were not provided. The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The location of the incident was Garber Road. Information regarding the contractor involved or any permit status related to the roadway was not available in the provided summary.
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