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18-year-old Sterling Heights motorcyclist killed in crash, officials say

Teenager killed in collision involving two cars

The scene of a fatal motorcycle crash at Ryan Road and Gloucester Drive in Sterling Heights on Aug. 1, 2019. (WDIV)

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – An 18-year-old Sterling Heights motorcyclist was killed Thursday in a crash, police said.

The crash happened before 11 a.m. Thursday at Ryan Road and Gloucester Drive in Sterling Heights, according to authorities.

Sources told Local 4 the motorcyclist was killed in a collision that involved two cars.

Aerial video showed the burned motorcycle lying in the street.

It's unclear who caused the crash.

Ryan Road is closed while police investigate.

You can see aerial video of the crash scene below.

Scene photos:

The scene of a fatal motorcycle crash at Ryan Road and Gloucester Drive in Sterling Heights on Aug. 1, 2019. (WDIV)
The scene of a fatal motorcycle crash at Ryan Road and Gloucester Drive in Sterling Heights on Aug. 1, 2019. (WDIV)
The scene of a fatal motorcycle crash at Ryan Road and Gloucester Drive in Sterling Heights on Aug. 1, 2019. (WDIV)

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