One killed in morning collision

FORT MADISON – One person has been killed as a result of motor vehicle crash this morning, according to Fort Madison Fire Chief Chad Hannum.
First responders were dispatched to the 5000 block of Avenue O in Fort Madison at 6:13 a.m. where a vehicle and a motorcycle had collided resulting in injuries.
FMFD responded with two units and Lee County EMS was called to the scene and placed air support on standby.
The identity and gender of the person killed is being withheld pending notification of family. No other injuries were reported.

All four lanes between 48th Street and 53rd Street were closed for investigation which is being handled by the Iowa State Patrol. The roadways reopened at about 9:45 a.m.
Agencies assisting at the scene included Fort Madison Police, Fort Madison Fire, Iowa State Patrol, Lee County EMS, Fort Madison Public Works, and the Lee County Sheriff’s office.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.