UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed in crash that closed Georgetown Twp. intersection, roadway open
A serious injury crash involving a car and a motorcycle has forced the closure of an intersection in Ottawa County early Thursday morning, authorities said.
GEORGETOWN TWP. — A 40-year-old Jenison man was killed early Thursday morning following a head-on collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Georgetown Township.
According to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene at the intersection of Baldwin and Main streets at approximately 6:15 a.m.
Investigators determined that the victim was riding a Triumph motorcycle eastbound on Baldwin Street when a westbound Toyota Sequoia, driven by a 60-year-old Jenison man, crossed over into oncoming traffic and struck the motorcycle head-on.
The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Toyota was not injured.
The collision forced emergency crews to close the intersection for several hours, prompting authorities to urge motorists to find alternative routes during the morning commute. As of midday Thursday, all lanes of traffic have been reopened, and police units have cleared the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under active investigation.
— Submitted by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. To submit a news tip, email newsroom@ottawanewsnetwork.org.
