Vevay Twp, MI (May 21, 2026) – Deputies arrived at Barnes Rd near Hawley Rd at 7:21 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, after reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a UTV. A 60-year-old Mason man was riding a motorcycle with a 45-year-old Lansing woman as a passenger when it collided with a UTV driven by a 71-year-old Mason man.
All three were taken to the hospital following the impact. The motorcycle operator later died from injuries sustained in the wreck. The UTV driver and the passenger remain critically hurt in the hospital.
Barnes Rd was closed in both directions while investigators processed the roadway. It has since reopened. A regional investigation team assisted deputies.
The investigation remains ongoing as investigators work to determine what led to what occurred Tuesday evening. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the man who died.
What Is Commonly Reviewed After Serious Motorcycle and UTV Roadway Occurrences?
After serious roadway occurrences involving motorcycles and utility task vehicles, early reviews often focus on vehicle positions, roadway design, and visibility conditions. Investigators typically examine how the vehicles entered the same space and what factors may have contributed to the sequence of movement leading up to the moment of contact.
Speed patterns and driver awareness are also commonly evaluated using physical evidence and witness accounts. Mechanical inspections of both vehicles can help determine whether any faults contributed to loss of control or unexpected movement.
Environmental factors such as lighting, weather, and roadway markings are often reviewed as well. These details help create a clearer picture of how multiple vehicles came to share the same path at the same time.
