MSP investigating fatal crash at M43 and CR665

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VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. -- Michigan State Police are on the scene of a fatal crash at M43 and CR 665 in Waverly Township.

The crash happened Wednesday morning around 9 a.m.

Police said a Ford Bronco was attempting to make a left turn from CR 665 to M-43 when it struck a motorcyclist in the intersection.

Police said the Bronco did stop at the flashing light.

The motorcyclist, 49-year-old Matthew Perry, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Bronco suffered minor injuries.

Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.

The intersection was closed until just before 1 p.m.

The crash remains under investigation.

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