Richard Gardial, 68, dies in motorcycle crash on Interstate 29 in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Modified Date:

Sun, 08/02/2015 - 1:44pm

Accident Date:

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Arkansas motorcyclist killed in interstate crash in Iowa

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa ' A 68-year-old Arkansas man has died in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 29 in western Iowa. Authorities say Richard Gardial of Hot Springs, Arkansas, was pronounced dead Sunday morning after striking a guard rail in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Investigators say Gardial failed to negotiate a curve while riding northbound with other motorcyclists. Authorities say the crash remains under investigation, but they don't believe alcohol and speed were contributing factors. Gardial was ejected from the motorcycle, which continued on the roadway before hitting another vehicle.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident

People Involved:

Richard Gardial

Roadway:

Interstate 29

City:

Council Bluffs, IA

County:

Pottawattamie County, IA

Area:

Omaha, NE