On Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 2:10 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police Hart Post were dispatched to a crash on M-37 near 22 Mile Road in Newaygo County.

According to a preliminary investigation, a motorcycle operated by a 40-year-old Muskegon man was traveling northbound and struck a pickup truck turning east onto 22 Mile Road from M-37. The truck was driven by a 35-year-old Grand Rapids man. The motorcycle operator was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

“The investigation into this crash is ongoing,” said F/Lt. Mike Shaw. “It doesn’t appear that drugs or alcohol are a factor. The investigation pends ME reports and further crash investigation.

More details will be released when they become available.

_{Information courtesy of Michigan State Police - Sixth District.}