4/22/24 - Heads Up For Motorcycles

Police again are urging both drivers and motorcyclists to use caution. Two more serious accidents took place over the weekend in West Michigan.

—(Portage, Mich.) -  A  deadly motorcycle accident took place in Portage on Sunday.                                                                                           

 Police say it took place at the intersection of Oakland Drive and Ridgefield Avenue.                                                                                                       

 A 77-year-old Portage woman who was driving an SUV, attempted to make a lefthand turn when it hit a speeding motorcycle. 

The motorcyclist was a 21-year-old man from Portage, who died as a result of his injuries.  The SUV driver was hospitalized and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

—(Allegan County, Mich.) -  A 26-year-old Allegan woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition, after her motorcycle crashed Sunday evening.

Police were called to the area of 34^th Street and 122^nd Avenue, shortly after 6 p.m.

Speed is suspected to be a contributor to the crash.  The crash remains under investigation.