I have wonder if the motorcyclist's death near Gravity is Iowa's first of many. There aren't many details being released so we don't know if a helmet would have saved his life. I agree you can't say helmets are a complete cure; but then again they are in some instances. Should everyone be required to wear one? Probably going to stay an individual preference.

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Is this the first motorcycle accident related death in Iowa for 2010?


Posted on Apr 08, 2010

Is this 2010's first death by motorcycle?

Gravity, Iowa - A 70-year-old man, Larry Turpen from Clarinda is reported to have lost control of his motorcycle causing his bike to leave the hard surface at 202nd Street and Hillcrest Avenue near Gravity. He died in the ensuing collision. He was driving a 2008 Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He was not wearing a helmet although there is no indication whether a helmet would have saved his life.

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