Dyersville Motorcycle-Car Accident--Update

Dubuque County Authorities have released the names of two people involved in a car-motorcycle accident in Dyersville. The driver of the car is 36-year old Jesse Drafahl of Oelwein and the driver of the motorcycle is 67-year old Michael Wieland of Alburnett. The accident occurred on May 7th at 9:44pm at 1402 9th Street Southeast in Dyersville. Drafahl was northbound and attempted to make a left turn when his vehicle collided with the Wieland motorcycle that was traveling southbound. Wieland was taken to a local hospital and later airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospital with life threatening injuries. Drafahl suffered minor injuries. The accident remains under investigation.