Police Identify Howell Motorcyclist Killed in D-19 Crash - WHMI
Police Identify Howell Motorcyclist Killed in D-19 Crash August 19, 2015 Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash Tuesday on D-19 in Marion Township. Police say Pettis was driving a 1989 Honda Goldwing northbound on D-19 when he was struck from behind by a 2007 GMC Sierra pickup, also traveling northbound on D-19. The truck was driven by a 31-year-old Howell woman. Police say the pickup struck the motorcycle and the motorcycle was pushed into another vehicle, a 2002 Toyota Echo, driven by a 48-year-old Howell man. Preliminary investigation indicated the driver of the GMC pickup may have been distracted prior to the crash. Troopers are continuing the crash investigation and utilized the Michigan State Police drone today to capture aerial photographs and video of the crash scene. Source: whmi.com
