MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan State Police Marshall post troopers are investigating a fatal traffic crash involving a motorcyclist versus a car hauler on Michigan Avenue near 13 Mile Road on Saturday, October 29, around 7:40 a.m. in Marshall Township, Calhoun County.
Preliminary investigations reveal a semi dump trailer driven by a 64-year-old Vicksburg man was driving east on Michigan Ave when he made a left hand turn into a private drive. Part of the semi-trailer’s tail end remained in the roadway after turning. A ¾ ton pick-up (car hauler) pulling a trailer with three vehicles in
tow was traveling west on Michigan Ave when it collided into the back end of the trailer, causing the pick-up (car hauler) to roll on its side.
A motorcyclist headed east on Michigan Avenue, operated by a 51-year-old male from Battle Creek, attempted to pass slowing or stopped vehicles held up in traffic due to the initial crash. While passing vehicles, in a no passing zone, the motorcyclist crashed into the over turned car hauler and suffered life-
threatening injuries.
He was transported by LifeCare Ambulance to Bronson Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and died.
It is unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs were a factor.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by Marshall Township Fire Department, LifeCare EMS, and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department.
The crash remains under investigation.
