FRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 59-year-old man from Florida was killed Tuesday, June 18, in a motorcycle crash in Frenchtown Township.
The crash happened at about 6 p.m. at the intersection of Telegraph and Mall roads.
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According to authorities, Troy Wheatcraft -- a resident of Port Charlotte, Florida -- was driving a motorcycle north on Telegraph Road and was struck by a southbound Chevrolet Trax that was making an eastbound turn. The Chevrolet rotated and overturned and Wheatcraft fell from his motorcycle.
Wheatcraft was transported to a hospital where he died. He reportedly was not wearing a helmet.
The driver and passenger of the Chevrolet -- 18-year-old Mikalah Yeske and 48-year-old Rebecca Yeske -- were taken to a hospital, where they remain in serious condition.
Authorities do not believe alcohol or speed were factors in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 734-240-7541.