Two people from Rhodes died after a motorcycle crash late Sunday night in Marshall County, authorities said.
Crash discovered shortly after 9 p.m.
Marshall County deputies responded shortly after 9 p.m. to a reported motorcycle crash near the community of Rhodes. Deputies located an unresponsive man several yards from the roadway near a motorcycle. A subsequent search of the immediate area turned up an unresponsive woman.
Victims identified
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office identified the driver as Brandon Overman, 31, of Rhodes. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, Chandler Kendall, 27, also of Rhodes, was flown by air ambulance to a Des Moines hospital and later pronounced dead, according to the sheriff’s office.
| Person | Age | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Overman | 31 | Driver | Pronounced dead at scene |
| Chandler Kendall | 27 | Passenger | Flown to Des Moines hospital; later pronounced dead |
Investigation ongoing
Marshall County authorities said the crash remains under investigation. No additional details about the circumstances of the collision, such as any involvement of other vehicles, road conditions or whether speed or impairment were factors, were released Monday morning.
Local residents who witnessed the crash or who may have information relevant to the investigation are asked to contact the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office. Air-medical transport was used to move the passenger to a Des Moines-area hospital; the use of flight response indicates the injuries were initially considered critical.
- When: Deputies responded shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday.
- Where: Near Rhodes in Marshall County.
- Who: Two Rhodes residents — a 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman — died.
This double fatality will be among the details Marshall County investigators aim to clarify as they complete their review. More information may be released as the investigation proceeds.
