Woman, 36, killed when motorcycle hits curb in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, MI - Authorities said a motorcyclist died after crashing into a curb in Battle Creek on Friday, WKZO reports.

The incident occurred in the area of Helmer Road and Beckley Road at about 3:30 p.m. Investigators determined that the motorcycle rider, a 36-year-old woman, was trying to make a left turn from Helmer Road onto Beckley Road when she hit a curb on the south side of Beckley Road.

She died while being transported to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Police said the rider was wearing a full-face helmet. At this time it does not appear that speed was a contributing factor in the crash.

The Battle Creek Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene along with Lifecare Ambulance crews.

Our Michigan car accident lawyer will continue to monitor this developing story and provide any updates as they are made publicly available.

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