September 19, 2016 Motorcycle crash with injuries. See Nixle.com for full release.
NEWS MEDIA INFORMATION REPORT
SUBJECT OF RELEASE: Motorcycle crash with injuries
DATE AND TIME: Approximately 10:15 PM on Monday, September 19, 2016.
LOCATION: South Greenville Road near Colby Road, Montcalm Township
AUTHORITY/CONTACT PERSON: Undersheriff Michael J. Williams
While conducting stationary radar on South Greenville Road near Holland Lake Road in Montcalm Township, a Deputy had a motorcycle go by travelling 99 miles per hour. The Deputy attempted to pull the northbound motorcycle over however quickly lost sight of the motorcycle due to the extreme speed. The Deputy radioed the information of the speeding motorcycle and direction of travel to Central Dispatch however did not pursue the motorcycle for safety reasons. Moments later, Montcalm County Central Dispatch received a call of a motorcycle crash on South Greenville Road near Colby Road.
It was discovered the motorcycle, a 2012 Triumph sport bike, had attempted to pass a vehicle at a high speed and lost control. The driver, Nicholas J Wilson age 19 from Blanchard, had sustained non-life threatening injuries as a result of the crash. Wilson was transported to United Memorial Hospital in Greenville by the Montcalm County Emergency Medical Services for treatment.
Wilson was not wearing a helmet and speed was the major factor in the crash. Fortunately, no other vehicles were involved in the crash. Wilson received several citations including a speeding ticket, no registration, and no cycle endorsement.
Address/Location
Montcalm County Sheriff's Office
659 North State Street
Stanton, MI 48888
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 989-831-7590
Michael J. Williams, Undersheriff
Montcalm County Sheriff
[email protected]
989-831-7590