Eaton Rapids Motorcycle Passenger Dies from Injuries

CREATED Jul. 3, 2012

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The passenger in a motorcycle accident in Eaton County last week has died.

19-year-old Tabbitha Bartlett of Eaton Rapids passed away Sunday from injuries sustained from the accident.

The motorcycle driver, 41-year-old Dennis Olmstead of Springport, was not wearing a helmet wen he crashed on M-50 and Canfield Road in Eaton County last week.

The passenger, a woman from Eaton Rapids, was not wearing a helmet either.

Eaton County Sheriff's Deputies believe speed and alcohol were a factor in the accident.

The accident remains under investigation.