By Scottsbluff Police Department
On Sunday, May 11 at approximately 2:00 pm, Scottsbluff Police responded to an injury accident in the 200 block of E Overland involving a single motorcycle.
The investigation found that a Black 2024 Kawasaki ER650 driven by Devontae Gutierrez, 24, of Scottsbluff, was west bound in 300 block of E Overland prior to the accident. Witnesses reported the rider was standing on the motorcycle seat when he lost balance and fell off the bike in the 200 block of E Overland. The driver fell to the pavement and the motorcycle continued west on E Overland for approximately 400 feet where it came to rest on its side.
Gutierrez was transported to Regional West Medical Center via ambulance for treatment of a leg injury.
The 200 block of E Overland was closed for approximately 20 minutes during the investigation of the accident.
The motorcycle had an estimated damage of $300.
Gutierrez was charged with Willfull Reckless Driving.
Scottsbluff Fire Department and RWMC Ambulance Services assisted in the response.