Motorcyclist dies after collision with car

10/21/2005

A Lambertville man died yesterday after his motorcycle and a car collided at Lewis Avenue and Gribbin Lane, police said.

Michael Bunch, 53, of 8000 George St., was pronounced dead at Toledo Hospital.

Mr. Bunch was northbound on Lewis about 4 p.m. when Ashley Smith, 18, of 6026 Suzanne Drive, began to turn left from westbound Gribbin onto Lewis. Ms. Smith did not see Mr. Bunch. Mr. Bunch saw the car and tried to avoid it, police said.

Mr. Bunch was wearing a helmet. Ms. Smith did not report any injuries.