A fatal motor vehicle accident claimed the life of a St. Johns man Sunday afternoon in Bingham Township, authorities reported. The 38-year-old motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a car driven by a 17-year-old from the Dewitt area.
The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. on South Dewitt Road, north of Yallup Road. According to CBS News Detroit, the motorcyclist was traveling southbound when he lost control, veered into the oncoming lane, and struck the teenager's car.
Lansing State Journal reported that the motorcyclist, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene. Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Dan Spitzley stated that the "crash remains under investigation".
The roadway was closed temporarily as Michigan State Police, St. Johns Fire Department, Clinton Area Ambulance, and the Clinton County Road Commission attended to the scene. Officials confirmed to WLNS that the road had been reopened following an investigation and cleanup. The investigation into the accident is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the exact cause of the crash.
