The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a motorcycle vs. van fatal traffic crash, which occurred Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of 9 Mile Rd and LaFountaine Dr in Orangeville Twp.

The preliminary investigation revealed a motorcycle was traveling west bound on 9 Mile Rd at a high rate of speed when it collided with a van turning on to 9 Mile Rd from LaFountaine Dr.

The driver, a 34 year old male from Plainwell, was ejected from the motorcycle and was found unresponsive. Despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the van, a 72 year old female from Plainwell, was not injured. The passenger of the van, a 52 year old male from Plainwell, had minor injuries that were treated on scene.

Speed is believed to be a factor. The crash remains under investigation.