Crime & Safety
Macomb County Man Killed In Reckless Motorcycle Crash: Sheriff
Officials said the motorcyclist was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic before crashing into an SUV in Harrison Township.
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, MI — A Chesterfield Township man was killed in a reckless motorcycle crash Monday night in Harrison Township, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
Ryan Lieb, 22, was riding a motorcycle on South River Road where he was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic at 7:08 p.m., according to the sheriff's office.
Officials believe Lieb was speeding and trying to pass a vehicle in the oncoming lane near Hamon Street where he struck the side of a Ford Explorer that was turning into a home's residence, according to the sheriff's office.
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Lieb was thrown from the heavily damaged motorcycle and killed in the crash, according to the sheriff's office.
Officials do not believe alcohol played a role in the crash.
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Officials did not report any other injuries in the crash.
Officials were still investigating the crash.
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