Rockford Man, 60, Dies After Motorcycle Crashes Into Ditch in Algoma Township
A 60-year-old Rockford man died Monday evening after his motorcycle left the roadway and crashed into a ditch in Algoma Township. The Kent County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
A 60-year-old Rockford man died Monday evening after his motorcycle left the road and crashed into a ditch in Algoma Township, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded around 6:30 p.m. to reports of a crash on Algoma Avenue NE south of 12 Mile Road NE, the sheriff's office said.
A single-vehicle crash
Investigators say the motorcycle left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a ditch, ejecting the rider. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, according to the sheriff's office.
"Investigators have determined that a 60-year-old man from Rockford was riding a motorcycle when he left the roadway and struck a ditch," the Kent County Sheriff's Office said in a statement reported by WOODTV.
The sheriff's office is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. No further information about the man has been released.
What we know
- When: Monday, May 25, 2026, around 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Algoma Avenue NE south of 12 Mile Road NE, Algoma Township
- Victim: A 60-year-old man from Rockford (name not released)
- Cause: Under investigation by the Kent County Sheriff's Office
- Other vehicles involved: None
The Kent County Sheriff's Office has not released the identity of the victim. The investigation remains open.
Reporting by Margaret Holloway, Grand Rapids Press Wire. Sources: WWMT, WZZM13, WOODTV.
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