Authorities released the name of the motorcyclist who was killed after a deer ran into the path of three motorcycles traveling in Clayton County over the weekend. The passenger of the first motorcycle who died at the scene has been identified as 34-year-old Kelley Knockel of Colesburg. The crash occurred Saturday evening when a deer entered Garber Road in the path of three motorcyclists. The first bike driven by 42-year-old Joshua Knockel of Colesburg hit the deer. The second motorcycle took evasive action and lost control, while the third was able to avoid a crash. Joshua Knockel was seriously injured and airlifted while the passenger of that motorcycle, Kelly Knockel was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the second motorcycle, 58-year-old Mathew Witham of Guttenberg was transported for treatment of serious injuries, while the driver of the third motorcycle, a 33-year-old man from Dubuque and his passenger were both uninjured. The crash remains under investigation by Clayton County Sheriff’s Office.
Names released from fatal Clayton County motorcycle crash with a deer
Oct 12, 2026 | 4:56 PM
