An investigation is underway after a 30-year-old Carson City woman was killed in a motorcycle crash in Motncalm County Saturday afternoon.

 

Michigan State Police troopers responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash at the intersection of West Carson City and Backus roads in Eureka Township.

 

A preliminary investigation revealed a 29-year-old man, driving a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle, was attempting to pass numerous vehicles on M-57 that were slowing for a 2008 Ram pickup truck, which was turning left onto Backus Road. The motorcycle struck the rear of the pickup truck. Police said the driver and passenger on the motorcycle were thrown from the motorcycle.

 

According to troopers, the driver and Carson City woman were not wearing helmets at the time of the crash.

 

The driver of the motorcycle suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

 

The Carson City woman died from her injuries. The driver of the Ram pickup, a 51-year-old man, was not injured in the crash.