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Officials Identify Two Killed in Motorcycle Accident Near Urbana

By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Sep 25, 2009 at 6:01 PM CST

Story Updated: Sep 28, 2009 at 11:01 AM CST

BENTON COUNTY - The Cedar Rapids residents who died in a motorcycle accident Friday have been identified as Brian J. Lynch and Patricia Groe.

Lynch and Groe, both 44 and both of 90 Cherry Hill Rd. NW, were riding the same motorcycle north on 32nd Avenue about four miles south of Urbana about 5 p.m. Friday when a truck made a left turn from the southbound lane. The motorcycle brakes locked, throwing the bike into a skid.

Lynch and Groe, who were not wearing helmets, were thrown to the pavement. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office hasn’t indicated which rider was operating the cycle.

The sheriff’s office hasn’t officially identified the couple, but information their families provided to Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home confirmed Lynch and Groe’s identities.

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