Michigan State Police say a 47 year old Dowling man died in a Kalamazoo County Motorcycle crash Tuesday Night after losing control of his motorcycle on a rain slicked road in Ross Township.

MI State Police Troopers from the Paw Paw Post are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at approximately 10:15pm Tuesday, Sept. 8th.

Preliminary investigation and witness account indicates the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed when the operator lost control and struck a guardrail.  The roadway was wet from rain at the time of the crash.

The Motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  He was wearing a helmet.  Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be contributing factors. The investigation remains ongoing.