One killed in Sebewaing Township motorcycle accident

A 16-year old male from Sebewaing passed away from his injuries following a motorcycle accident in Sebewaing Township Wednesday night. Officers from the Huron County Sheriff Department responded to a field driveway shortly after 8:15 p.m. on Gettel Road, about a half mile south of Rescue Road, to find the 16-year old in critical condition. He was transported to Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon, where he passed away from his injuries. Investigation revealed that he was riding his motorcycle on Gettel Road and attempted to turn into the field driveway before losing control and striking a sign post. The victim was wearing a helmet, but no further information is available at this time. The Sebewaing Fire Department, police, and ambulance service all assisted at the scene of the accident.