Just before 4:00 PM on Monday, a motorcycle was traveling southbound on Northland Dr. approaching the intersection of 13 Mile Rd NE. A northbound Ford Mustang was attempting to turn westbound onto 13 Mile Rd and the motorcycle struck the Mustang.

 

*Image provided by the Kent County Sheriff's Department

 

The driver of the motorcycle was found deceased and was identified as a 24-year-old man from Rockford. The driver of the Mustang was a 75-year-old man from Rockford and received minor injuries. 

 

*Image provided by the Kent County Sheriff's Department

 

The cause of the crash and helmet use is still under investigation by the Kent County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Unit.