Jun 12, 2024

Scottsbluff authorities respond to fatal accident

Posted Jun 12, 2024 2:00 PM

By Panhandle Post

At approximately 12:34 p.m. on June 11 the Scottsbluff Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of East 27th St. and Highway 26 regarding a motor vehicle accident involving a 2009 Subaru Outback and a sport motorcycle. 

"It was reported that the collision involved a single vehicle and a sport motorcycle with a rider. Dispatch also advised that the rider of the motorcycle was not breathing and did not have a pulse," Scottsbluff Police Captain Lance L. Kite said. " Lifesaving measures were attempted by the Scottsbluff Fire Department, Regional West Ambulance Services, and a registered nurse who stopped to assist. These efforts failed and the motorcycle rider was declared deceased at the scene."

The driver of the motor vehicle reported no injuries.

The case was assigned to a Scottsbluff Police Department Certified Accident Reconstructionist.

"This accident is actively being investigated at this time," Kite said. "The motorcycle rider in fatal crash is identified as Darrius Davis (32) of Gering."

The Scottsbluff Police Department was assisted by the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office, Scottsbluff Fire Department, and Regional West Ambulance.