A Battle Creek man and woman died as a result of a motorcycle crash with a deer  in Johnstown Township about 7 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Barry County Sheriff’s Office.

Michael Charles Edwards, 39, died at the scene in the crash on Pifer Road between Banfield Road and M-37. His passenger, Kiley E. Wiegand, 19, also from Battle Creek, was transported by Life Care Ambulance to a Kalamazoo area hospital where she later died from her injuries.

Neither Edwards or Wiegand were wearing helmets at the time of the crash. Speed does not appear to be a factor; it is unknown if alcohol or drugs were contributing factors in the crash.

Sheriff’s deputies were assisted by Johnstown Fire Department, Michigan State Police, Life Care Ambulance Service, and the Barry County Road Commission.