PORTLAND (WWJ) – An investigation is underway after a dirt bike crash in Mid-Michigan on Saturday left one man dead and another seriously injured.
Michigan State Police officials believe alcohol is to blame for the crash, which happened near a home on Barr Road in Portland, Michigan, west of Lansing.
The crash happened just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday when the two men were riding dirt bikes in a field and collided with one another.
A 52-year-old man from Howard City died, while a 31-year-old Lansing man was left hospitalized in serious condition, according to MSP.
While authorities are still investigating what exactly happened, investigators believe alcohol is a factor.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by Portland Fire/Rescue and Portland Ambulance.
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