KENTWOOD, Mich. (WZZM) - A 25-year-old man from Kentwood died this morning after his motorcycle was hit by a car turning onto 44th Street near Broadmoor.
Colin James Jansma did not survive the crash that happened at about 11:15am.
Police say that Jansma was on the inside lane of eastbound 44th Street and a Federal Express truck was in the right lane next to him. A Chevy Monte Carlo was waiting at Airwest Drive waiting to turn onto westbound 44th Street. The Federal Express truck signaled to turn right onto Airwest and the Monte Carlo started its turn onto 44th Street and did not see Jansma's motorcycle behind the truck. Neither were able to avoid the collision.
Police say speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash. Responding units say that Jansma was being given CPR from civilians on scene when they arrived.
The accident remains under investigation. When completed it will be turned over to the Kent Co. prosecutor's office for review.
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