Icy roads factor in Pontiac motorcycle crash that killed 30-year-old man, police say
PONTIAC, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Authorities say a 30-year-old man died early Thursday morning after losing control of his motorcycle and striking a curb in Pontiac.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the happened at about 2:24 a.m. on Montcalm Street near Glenwood Avenue.
Authorities say Nicholas Miner was riding a 2016 Yamaha motorcycle when he lost control, struck a curb and was ejected off the motorcycle.
Miner was taken to a hospital and died from his injuries. Police say he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Investigators determined that the icy pavement was a factor. They also believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.
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