Muskegon Township Community Mourns Jay Sims, 27, After Sunday Evening Motorcycle Crash Near Apple Avenue
Jay Sims, 27, of Muskegon Township, died after a Sunday evening motorcycle crash near South Mill Iron Road and Apple Avenue in Muskegon Township, Michigan.
The crash happened around 9:10 p.m. when a motorcycle and a pickup truck collided, according to the shared report dated May 19, 2026.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and tried to help Sims, but officials pronounced Sims deceased shortly after the crash.
Muskegon Township Police said no one else was hurt, and the pickup truck driver stayed at the scene while cooperating with investigators.
Accident reconstruction specialists reviewed the area, road conditions, physical evidence, and witness accounts as authorities continued working to determine what led to the crash.
Crews temporarily closed the road near the scene while they secured the area and documented key details before traffic resumed.
Community members across Muskegon County shared memories of Sims and offered support to the Sims family during this difficult time.
Details regarding memorial services will be announced at a later time, with obituary and funeral service information expected from family members soon.
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