North Platte, Neb. – On Friday, July 25, at approximately 7:02 p.m., officers with the North Platte Police Department responded to a report of a motorcycle crash involving injuries at the intersection of 6th Street and Jeffers Street.
The investigation determined that 26-year-old Tyler Irish was traveling northbound on Jeffers Street on a motorcycle. At the same time, 45-year-old Derrick Harrison was riding a bicycle westbound on 6th Street. Harrison reportedly bypassed vehicles stopped at the stop sign on 6th and entered the intersection, continuing westbound.
Another northbound vehicle in the right lane may have obstructed Harrison’s view of Irish, who was traveling in the inside northbound lane. As Harrison entered that lane, Irish attempted to brake to avoid a collision but was unable to stop in time.
Following the impact between the motorcycle and bicycle, Irish was thrown from the motorcycle and struck a metal signpost at the south end of the Jeffers Street viaduct.
Responding officers immediately began CPR and deployed an automated external defibrillator (AED) until the North Platte Fire Department arrived and took over lifesaving efforts. Irish was transported to Great Plains Health, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Harrison was also transported to Great Plains Health, where he is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.
The Nebraska State Patrol assisted in the ongoing investigation.