OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Kalamazoo County, Mich., Oct. 29, 2026 — A motorcyclist died after a crash with a Subaru SUV on Wednesday evening, October 28, on Stadium Drive near 8th Street in Oshtemo Township, according to the Michigan State Police.
The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. when the SUV driver was turning northbound onto 8th Street from Stadium Drive and collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound on Stadium Drive, state police said in a preliminary account. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man from Lawton, was not wearing a helmet. He was taken to Bronson Hospital with life-threatening injuries and died there.
The driver of the Subaru, a 75-year-old man from Kalamazoo, was wearing a seat belt and suffered only minor injuries.
Investigators have not determined whether alcohol or drugs played a role. State police said excessive speed may have contributed to the crash. The investigation remains open.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family of the victim.
Intersection Crashes in MI
This fatal crash happened at Stadium Drive and 8th Street in Oshtemo Township, Michigan. Our Michigan intersections page covers intersection crashes across Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are intersections a common site for motorcycle crashes?
Yes. Many motorcycle crashes happen at or near intersections, usually when a turning vehicle fails to see an oncoming rider or misjudges its speed and distance.
Does the road surface matter for motorcycle safety?
It does. Loose gravel, potholes, wet pavement and uneven lane markings give a motorcycle far less margin than a car, since riders depend on tire grip to stay upright.
What gear actually helps reduce injuries in a crash?
A DOT-approved helmet, a riding jacket and pants with abrasion-resistant material, gloves and over-the-ankle boots all reduce the severity of injuries in a fall or collision.
What usually causes motorcycle crashes like this one?
Common factors include a driver turning across a rider's path, failing to yield at an intersection, speed, and limited visibility of a smaller vehicle in traffic.
