A Granger man, Jaime Daniel Brown, has died in a motorcycle crash on West Elm Valley Road near Mill Road in Three Oaks. Berrien County Sheriff deputies responded to the scene and found Brown in a ditch. Despite life-saving efforts, he passed away. The investigation suggests that speed and alcohol may have contributed to the crash, and Brown was not wearing a helmet. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office and its accident Investigation Unit are currently investigating the incident. Greg Swiercz reported
Granger Man Fatally Injured in Motorcycle Collision near Three Oaks
A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning on West Elm Valley Road near Mill Road, northeast of Three Oaks, resulting in the death of a Granger man.
At approximately 12:30 a.m., Berrien County Sheriff deputies responded to the scene and discovered a lone motorcycle and its operator, identified as Jaime Daniel Brown of Granger, in a nearby ditch along West Elm Valley Road. Despite the deputies’ immediate life-saving efforts, Brown unfortunately succumbed to his injuries at the accident site.
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According to authorities, Brown was reportedly not wearing a helmet, and preliminary investigations suggest that speed and alcohol may have played contributing roles in the crash.
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, along with its accident Investigation Unit, is currently conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Email Greg Swiercz, a staff writer at the Tribune, at gswiercz@sbtinfo.com for further information.
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