Officials released the name of 38-year-old Arnell Banks, a resident of Marne, who lost his life following a motorcycle accident on the side of the highway on late Wednesday morning.
The fatal two-vehicle accident took place at about 11:45 a.m. along eastbound I-96 between the 24 and 25 mile markers in Tallmadge Township. The preliminary investigation revealed that a number of Ottawa County road commission trucks were parked along the highway as workers conducted maintenance.
Officers mentioned that there were several warning signs posted and the motorcyclist crashed into a truck that had a flashing sign attached. On arrival, emergency responders rushed the motorcyclist identified as Arnell Banks to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
An investigation is ongoing.
September 10, 2021
Source: FOX 17 News West Michigan
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