A 43-year-old Dowagiac man died after crashing his motorcycle.

The collision happened around 2 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, in Cass County’s Howard Township.

Michigan State Police troopers arrived at the scene at M-51 near Maple Lane and found the motorcyclist dead at the scene.  Police believe he was then thrown from the bike upon impact.

Officers don’t believe the man vas wearing a helmet. Factors that led to the crash are being investigated.