The Brief
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A 23-year-old motorcyclist died following a crash with a van at a Michigan City intersection on Sunday evening.
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The van driver, 45, is facing charges, including reckless homicide and operating while intoxicated.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – A motorcyclist was fatally injured in an accident involving a van on Sunday evening, according to Michigan City Police.
Details of the Incident
The crash occurred around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Franklin Street and Westwind Drive. Emergency responders found 23-year-old Matthew Castellanos suffering from life-threatening injuries.
He was transported to Franciscan Health Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Reports indicate Castellanos was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
According to investigators, the motorcycle was traveling south on Franklin Street when the van, driven by 45-year-old Keith Starnes, was heading north and attempted a left turn onto Westwind Drive, colliding with the motorcycle.
Charges Filed
Starnes was taken to Northwest Health Hospital for a chemical test, with toxicology results pending. He faces multiple charges, including reckless homicide, and has been issued a cash bond of $15,000.
Authorities indicated that additional charges may follow as the investigation continues.
Witness Information
Witnesses or anyone with information or video footage of the crash are urged to contact Officer Daniel Revoir at 219-874-3221, ext. 1008, or by email at drevoir@emichigancity.com.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-342-STOP.
Source
The information in this article was provided by the Michigan City Police Department.