Rockford Man, 60, Dies in Motorcycle Crash 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 roadway 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, WWMT reported.
The rider left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a ditch, ejecting him from the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.
"Investigators do not know why the man left the road before crashing into the ditch," WWMT reported, citing sheriff's office investigators.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, according to all three outlets covering the incident.
Investigation continues
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash, according to WZZM13 and WOODTV.
No further information has been released about the victim or the circumstances of the crash.
The victim's name has not been made public in reports from WWMT, WZZM13, or WOODTV.
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