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Friday, July 12, 2024

Motorcyclist dead after crash with SUV

Marshall County, IN (July 12, 2024) - A motorcyclist has died from his injuries in a crash just north of Plymouth on Thursday morning. The crash happened just before 10:15 a.m. at Michigan Road and 6A Road. Police say it involved a Harley-Davidson and a GMC Terrain SUV.
 


The motorcyclist, identified as 64-year-old Steven Parker of LaPorte, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say he was not wearing a helmet and suffered a serious head injury. Parker collided with a 2014 GMC Terrain, driven by 27-year-old Maria J. Hernandez-Banegas of Bremen.

Authorities say as is standard procedure in a serious crash, Hernandez-Banegas, and was taken from the scene for a certified chemical test. Currently, deputies say neither alcohol nor illegal drugs are believed to have been a factor.



The crash is still a pending investigation, and authorities say a report for the crash will be forwarded to the Marshall County Prosecutor for review as soon as the investigation is complete.

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