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Motorcyclist dies after crash near Belding

Posted at 6:57 PM, Sep 09, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-10 05:38:45-04

OTISCO TOWNSHIP, Mich. --  Authorities say a motorcyclist is dead after the motorcycle he was on reportedly went off the road  and crashed.

Dispatchers confirm it happened near the intersection of Long Lake Road and Hock Road Saturday evening.

Michigan State Police say a male motorcyclist was pronounced dead on the scene and a female  passenger was airlifted to the hospital for treatment.

The roadway was closed, but was expected to be back open by 9 p.m.

The crash remains under investigation.