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Branch Co. deadly crash between pickup truck, motorcycle

Branch County sheriff's office 06192022
Posted at 7:36 PM, Jun 03, 2022
and last updated 2022-06-03 19:36:55-04

BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Branch County Sheriff’s Office says a motorcyclist died after crashing into a pickup truck.

Deputies responded to W. Chicago Rd., west of Wheeler Rd. around 4 p.m. Friday.

Witnesses told them a gust of wind may have caused a motorcycle driver to cross the center line and hit an oncoming pickup truck.

The sheriff’s office says the motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, but he died from his injuries.

The pickup driver had minor injuries and was treated on scene.

At this time, the sheriff’s office has not released the victim’s name.

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