URBANDALE, IA (October 23, 2026) A motorcycle collision in Urbandale left Vernon Arthur Lawrence dead and his passenger critically injured on October 23, 2026, according to police.
Authorities reported that the crash happened at approximately 1 p.m. on the southbound Highway 141 off-ramp leading to Northwest Urbandale Drive. Lawrence was operating the motorcycle with a passenger aboard when the accident occurred.
The passenger suffered critical injuries in the collision. Lawrence was subsequently pronounced dead. Officials have not publicly identified the injured passenger.
Authorities have not released further information about what caused the motorcycle to crash. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
