Teen dies in Lake County dirt bike accident – 9&10 News

LAKE COUNTY – Lake County Sheriff’s officials said a 16-year-old teenager was killed in a dirt bike accident on May 17.

According to deputies, first responders were called to a field near 76th Street and USFS 6250 in Pleasant Plains Township.

The 16-year-old was thrown from his dirt bike.

Bystanders attempted CPR before police arrived, but the teen was unconscious and not breathing.

He was transported to Corewell Health in Reed City, where he later died.

Officers say a preliminary investigation indicates the 16-year-old struck a guide wire that was anchored to a utility pole. His helmet was removed, which the Lake County Sheriff’s Office believes caused his injuries.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Lake County 911 Central Dispatch, Michigan State Police, Lake Township Fire Department, Pleasant Plains Fire Department and the Mid-Michigan Medical Examiner Office.