MARION COUNTY – A motorcycle accident in rural Marion County over the weekend claimed the life of a Knoxville man.

According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday night, at around 7:14pm, law enforcement received a call about the accident, which occurred in the 1200 block of Highway T17.

Pella Fire and Ambulance, the Pella Police Department, and Marion County deputies responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they located 22-year-old Dylan Adkins of Knoxville, who had sustained serious injuries from the crash. Emergency personnel provided immediate medical assistance on scene, and due to the severity of his injuries, Adkins was transported to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines by Mercy Air Ambulance. Despite life-saving efforts, Adkins later succumbed to his injuries.

The accident remains under investigation by authorities.