Teen boy dies in motorcycle-vehicle accident

MARINETTE — A 16-year-old male died Thursday night in a motorcycle-vehicle accident near the intersection of Marinette and Cleveland avenues in Marinette.

A 911 call was received shortly before 9 p.m., according to the Marinette Police Department. The 16-year-old, who was driving the motorcycle, was struck by a motor vehicle, according to the MPD. He was transported to a medical facility where he later was pronounced dead because of injuries sustained in the accident.

Several agencies responded to the scene to assist including: The Marinette Police Department, Marinette Fire Department, Aurora Medical Center- Bay Area EMS personnel, Marinette Emergency Rescue Squad, Marinette County Sheriff’s Office and Marinette County Medical Examiner’s Office.

No names have been released.