—–PRESS RELEASE—-

On 08/22/2019 at approximately 21:58 hours, Deputies of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motorcycle accident on Hwy 81 near mm 142 just south of Madison, Ne.

It was determined that a northbound motorcycle lost control and wrecked throwing the male driver from the Motorcycle.  The lone operator of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The name of the deceased will not be released pending notification of kin.   

Northbound lanes of Hwy 81 were shut down for approximately 2.5 hours while the accident was being investigated. Madison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Madison Fire and Rescue.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the driver of a maroon SUV, that was driving northbound in this area, that may have information related to this accident. Anyone with information is advised to contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at 402-454-2110.

Sheriff Todd Volk