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James Luttman, 24, killed in motorcycle accident on Kimball Road in Lyons Township, Michigan

Modified Date: 
Mon, 05/18/2015 - 3:03pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 17, 2015

Lyons man, 24, dies in motorcycle crash

The Ionia County Sheriff's Office reports that James Luttman, 24, died after his motorcycle left the roadway while traveling westbound on Kimball Road approximately one half-mile east of the village of Lyons. The accident occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m.
James Luttman was riding his motorcycle on Kimball Road when his motorcycle left the roadway and he crashed. Luttman was traveling with a second motorcyclist who was able to render aid until help could arrive. Luttman died at the scene. The second motorcyclist was arrested on charges of drunk driving and driving with a suspended license. Speed and alcohol are believed to have contributed to this accident.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
High-Speed/Excessive Speed, Unlicensed Driver/Suspended License
People Involved: 
James Luttman
Roadway: 
Kimball Road
City: 
Township of Lyons, MI
County: 
Ionia County, MI
Area: 
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI

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