A three-vehicle crash in Kimmel on Friday evening, July 30, left a motorcyclist dead.

Traffic was stopped on southbound US 33 while a driver was waiting to turn at the County Road 200 N intersection. While everyone was stopped, Albion resident Shawn Loteckie drove his motorcycle on the right shoulder, past the traffic.

As Loteckie did this, a Chevy Tahoe turned onto County Road 200 N and hit him. The impact caused Loteckie to fly off his bike and hit another car that was still stopped. The Noble County Coroner pronounced him dead at the scene.

The drivers of the cars were not hurt. State Police do not believe that alcohol was a factor in the crash. They are still investigating this incident.

A GoFundMe effort has been organized for Loteckie’s loved ones. Click HERE for information.