Benona Township, MI (September 16, 2024) – A 50-year-old motorcyclist from Manistee was seriously injured in a crash near Silver Lake on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on S. 18th Ave, just south of Warren Rd. When the motorcyclist attempted to pass a vehicle in a no-passing zone.
As the motorcyclist tried to overtake, the vehicle, driven by a 59-year-old woman from Mears, turned left into a parking lot. Colliding with the motorcycle. The injured rider was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
Authorities confirmed that the driver of the vehicle was unharmed, and neither alcohol nor drugs are believed to be factors in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.