Two people seriously injured in Motorcycle Accident in Allamakee County--Update

Two people were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Allamakee County. The Iowa State Patrol reports that the accident occurred on October 10th at 9:59am. A 2001 Honda Motorcycle operated by 71-year old Timothy Riherd of Forest City was southbound on Highway 51 when he lost control. The Riherd motorcycle slid across the center line and into the northbound ditch. Riherd and a passenger, 75-year old Cheryl Riherd of Forest City, were seriously injured. They were taken by Emplify Air to Gunderson LaCrosse for treatment. The Iowa State Patrol was assisted by the Waukon and Postville Police Departments, Postville EMA/Ambulance, Postville Fire, and Emplify Health Air Care.