A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash involving another vehicle Tuesday evening near the Dallas County line, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to the crash at approximately 5 p.m. at the intersection of West 1st Street and Jazzwood Avenue, also known as X Avenue in Dallas County.Initial reports indicate the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on West 1st Street while the vehicle was traveling westbound when the collision occurred.The adult male motorcyclist was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was reported to be in critical condition. Authorities said the sole occupant of the vehicle was not injured.The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is investigating the crash to determine its cause.As a result of the investigation, West 1st Street (Highway 44) has been closed between Southwest County Line Road and W Avenue. Officials said the roadway is expected to remain closed for several hours and are asking motorists to avoid the area if possible.No additional information was available as of Tuesday evening.

GRIMES, Iowa —

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash involving another vehicle Tuesday evening near the Dallas County line, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to the crash at approximately 5 p.m. at the intersection of West 1st Street and Jazzwood Avenue, also known as X Avenue in Dallas County.

Initial reports indicate the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on West 1st Street while the vehicle was traveling westbound when the collision occurred.

The adult male motorcyclist was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was reported to be in critical condition. Authorities said the sole occupant of the vehicle was not injured.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is investigating the crash to determine its cause.

As a result of the investigation, West 1st Street (Highway 44) has been closed between Southwest County Line Road and W Avenue. Officials said the roadway is expected to remain closed for several hours and are asking motorists to avoid the area if possible.

No additional information was available as of Tuesday evening.