HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - A motorcyclist was driving recklessly when he crashed and died Monday evening, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
Deputies were called to South River Road in Harrison Township just before 7:10 p.m. on reports of a motorcyclist, later identified as Ryan Lieb, riding recklessly and weaving.
The sheriff's office said almost immediately after the reckless driving reports, they learned that 22-year-old Lieb, who was from Chesterfield Township, had crashed near Hamon Street.
Authorities said Lieb was speeding in the oncoming traffic lane to pass a vehicle when he hit the rear passenger side of a Ford Explorer that was in the process of turning into a home. He was then thrown from his heavily damaged motorcycle.
Lieb was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation is ongoing, but authorities say alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash.
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