MONROE COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Michigan authorities say speed was a factor in a crash that killed a motorcyclist from Ohio on Tuesday afternoon.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said Nathaniel Vega, 20, of Toledo, was riding a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle in the right lane of northbound Lewis Avenue in Bedofrd Township around 4:20 p.m. When he approached a U-Haul in the right lane, he went into the left lane and passed the truck.
After passing the truck, authorities say he hit a 2013 Ford Explorer that had entered the road from a driveway. The sheriff's office said Vega was speeding when he crashed.
Driver dead after crashing into box truck while fleeing Warren police
A suspect crashed into a box truck and died while fleeing Warren police on Tuesday. The crash happened on 10 Mile and Ryan a few minutes after a traffic stop.
Authorities said Vega, who was wearing a helmet, fell to the ground in the left lane of southbound Lewis.
Vega was transported to ProMedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, where he was pronounced dead. A 47-year-old Toledo woman who was driving the Explorer was not hurt.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call 734-240-7557. Anonymous tips can be called to Crime Stoppers 1-800-SPEAK-UP or 1800speakup.org.
Watch FOX 2 News Live
This browser does not support the Video element.