Motorcyclist Injured in Linn County Crash

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash just north of Troy Mills on Monday.

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office says 58-year old Stacey Pierson of Cedar Rapids was southbound on Troy Mills Road near Linn-Buchanan Road when he lost control of his motorcycle, coming to rest in the ditch. 

Authorities say Pierson was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

An investigation into the accident resulted in Pierson being cited and released for failing to maintain control, open container and driving with a suspended license, as well as several other citations.

photo courtesy of Linn County Sheriff’s Office