By Steven Lopez
SPD
On 5/11/25 at approximately 2:00 pm, Scottsbluff Police responded to an injury accident in the 200 block of E Overland involving a single motorcycle. The investigation found that a Black 2024 Kawasaki ER650 driven by Devontae Gutierrez 24 of Scottsbluff, NE. was west bound in 300 block of E Overland prior to the accident. Witnesses reported the rider was standing on the motorcycle seat when he lost balance and fell off the bike in the 200 block of E Overland. The driver fell to the pavement and the motorcycle continued west on E Overland for approximately 400 feet where it came to rest on its side. Gutierrez was transported to Regional West Medical Center via ambulance for treatment of a leg injury. The motorcycle had an estimated damage of $300. Gutierrez was charged with Willfull Reckless Driving. Scottsbluff Fire Department and RWMC Ambulance Services assisted in the response. The 200 block of E Overland was closed for approximately 20 minutes during the investigation of the accident.