Rockford Man, 60, Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Algoma Township
A 60-year-old Rockford man died Monday evening when his motorcycle left the roadway and crashed into a ditch in Algoma Township. The Kent County Sheriff's Office is investigating the single-vehicle crash.
A 60-year-old Rockford man died Monday evening when 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 Algoma Avenue NE south of 12 Mile Road NE after reports of a crash, the sheriff's office said.
"Investigators do not know why the man left the road before crashing into the ditch, but did say no other vehicles were involved," according to a report from WWMT News Channel 3.
The rider was ejected from the motorcycle and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to WZZM13 and WOODTV.
Investigation ongoing
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the crash to determine what caused the motorcycle to leave the roadway.
No further information has been released, including the identity of the victim.
What we know
- Time: Approximately 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2026
- Location: Algoma Avenue NE south of 12 Mile Road NE, Algoma Township
- Victim: 60-year-old man from Rockford
- Other vehicles: None involved
- Status: Investigation ongoing by the Kent County Sheriff's Office
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