Mason, MI – A 61-year-old Williamston man was killed Saturday morning in a single-motorcycle crash on Interstate 96 near Okemos Road, according to the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the incident occurred around 9 a.m. September 27 on westbound I-96 when the motorcycle went off the roadway near the Okemos Road exit and into a ditch. The man, who has not yet been identified publicly, died at the scene from his injuries.
According to investigators, the rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and deputies are continuing to look into what caused the motorcycle to leave the roadway.
The crash temporarily impacted traffic along I-96 as deputies and emergency responders worked the scene. Officials did not indicate how long the area was affected, but drivers in the Okemos and Lansing areas may have experienced delays in the late morning.
The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information about the incident to contact Deputy Phil Martin at 517-676-8444, extension 1957.
Fatal motorcycle crashes remain a concern across Michigan as riding season continues into the fall. Authorities regularly remind riders to wear helmets and use caution, even on familiar routes.
This is a developing story, and further updates, including the identity of the victim, may be released by the Sheriff’s Office in the coming days.
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