A motorcyclist died in a weekend crash in Monroe County, officials said.
The incident was reported around 9:18 p.m. Saturday on Secor and St. Anthony roads in Bedford Township, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said.
Arnold Meiring, 68, was traveling north on Secor Road in a black 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. While turning on St. Anthony Road, he was struck by a black motorcycle headed southbound, according to authorities.
Meiring’s car came to a controlled stop on the north side of St. Anthony Road. However, the motorcyclist, 48-year-old Clayton Devol, was ejected. The motorcycle came to a rest on Secor Road then caught fire, police said.
Devol was pronounced dead on the scene. Meiring was not injured.
Officials said alcohol was a factor in the crash in addition to Devol not wearing a helmet. The off-road motorcycle also did not have a headlight or taillight and was unauthorized for road use, according to authorities.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call (734) 240-7548. They can also submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-SPEAKUP.
As of May 19, Michigan State Police said there were 251 deaths so far in 2026. In addition, 88 more were seriously injured, leaving a total of 1,406 this year.
mjohnson@detroitnews.com
This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Officials: Motorcyclist ejected, killed in Monroe Co. crash
Reporting by Myesha Johnson, The Detroit News / The Detroit News
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