The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred on M-179 Hwy near Briggs Rd.

The investigation showed a motorcycle went off the roadway to the right while negotiating a curve and collided with a tree. Both the driver and passenger were ejected off the motorcycle. The 37 year old male driver was unresponsive when first responders arrived. Attempts to revive the male driver were made, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger on the motorcycle was a 21 year old female. She was transported to an area hospital.

The crash remains under investigation. It is unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs were a factor.