On Tuesday, Oct. 22 at approximately 3:46 p.m., Mecosta County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of Eisenhower Road and 220th Avenue for a motorcycle crash.

According to the investigation, the 62-year-old male driver from of Morely fled the scene of the crash after overturning his motorcycle. Deputies were able to locate the man later, who was transported to Corewell Health Hospital in Big Rapids.

The man suffered serious injuries and was the transported to the Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids for further medical assistance. Alcohol was believed to be a factor in the incident.

Deputies were assisted by Morley Fire Department, Mecosta Fire Department, Mecosta County EMS, Meceola Central Dispatch, and Currie's Towing.