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Posted on: September 13, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash on East Columbia Avenue

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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – The Battle Creek Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Friday afternoon. 

At approximately 3:17 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, officers responded to a crash on East Columbia Avenue at the M-66 overpass. LifeCare Ambulance and the Battle Creek Fire Department also responded. 

Police say a 52-year-old man was riding a motorcycle eastbound on Columbia Avenue when he struck the rear of a vehicle in front of him. A second collision occurred shortly afterward. The motorcyclist died at the scene from his injuries. 

The crash remains under investigation. No additional details are available at this time. 

The City of Battle Creek extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the man who lost his life. 

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City of Battle Creek Communications Office

10 N. Division Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014

(269) 966-3311 publicinput@battlecreekmi.gov

www.battlecreekmi.gov

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