Watch CBS News

Woman Dies After Motorcycle Hits Deer

IONIA (WWJ/AP) - Authorities say a motorcycle passenger has died after a collision with a deer in Ionia County threw her into the path of a van.

The Sentinel-Standard of Ionia and The Grand Rapids Press report the motorcycle hit the deer Tuesday night, and the van was driving behind them. Police say the 42-year-old motorcycle driver also was thrown to the roadway, and he was transported by air to a hospital.

Authorities say the 43-year-old woman died at the scene. She had been hit and dragged by the van, which was driven by a 78-year-old man.

Names of those involved weren't immediately released. The crash was under investigation by Michigan State Police.

The crash is the second this week involving a deer and a motorcycle. On Monday, a motorcyclist from Holly died after hitting a deer.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.