MUSKEGON, Mich. — Update, 8/31/2020:
A crash involving a motorcycle, a semi-tractor trailer and multiple other vehicles left one dead and another severely injured Saturday.
The crash happened on northbound US-31 between Laketon Avenue and Apple Avenue. The northbound lanes were closed for multiple hours.
Preliminary investigation indicates that northbound traffic at the time had slowed to a stop for construction ahead. A semi-tractor trailer driven by a Florida man had crested over the bridge on US-31 at Laketon Avenue and was unable to stop before side-swiping a motorcycle and colliding with several other vehicles, police say.
The driver of the motorcycle was identified as a 52-year-old Twin Lake man. He suffered critical injuries and died on scene. His 57-year-old female passenger was also severely injured and was transported to the hospital.
The semi-tractor trailer leaked 200 gallons of fuel following the crash.
Several agencies assisted with the accident including Muskegon Police Department, Muskegon Sheriff’s Department, MSP, Muskegon Township Fire department and Muskegon County Hazmat.
The crash is still under investigation by the Muskegon Township Police Department.
Original Story, 8/29/2020:
A crash shut down northbound US-31 after Laketon Avenue in Muskegon Saturday afternoon.
The Michigan Department of Transportation said the northbound lanes of the freeway were closed shortly before 1 p.m. The crash also blocked a southbound lane until 2:30 p.m.
Just before 8 p.m., MDOT said the lanes had reopened.
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