Two injured after a motorcycle and car crash in South Bend

By: Renee Ruth
Posted: Jun 9, 2018 3:57 PM EST

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – South Bend’s Fatal Crash Team (FACT) was called to a motorcycle and car crash on Michigan and Ireland Road.

St. Joseph County Dispatch confirmed the call came in around 2:19 p.m.

FACT and other emergency units were at the scene after a report of an intersection collision.

South Bend Police said a large group of motorcyclists were at a red light, northbound on Michigan Street. A white car was
heading eastbound with a green light.

The driver of the motorcycle was unable to stop, causing a collision.

SBPD will investigate the motorcycle to see if the crash was caused by mechanical issues.

All three were taken to the hospital as protocol.

The driver of the motorcycle has a serious leg injury, according to FACT officer Tim Spencer.

The passenger of the motorcycle has non life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the white car was taken to the hospital as protocol, officials said.

If anyone saw this accident occur, contact Officer Spencer at (574) 259-2966.

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