(Weesaw Township, MI) - A fatal motorcycle accident happened overnight in southwest Michigan.

According to Berrien County Police, the victim and his motorcycle were located in a ditch in the area of W. Elm Valley Road and Mill Road in Weesaw Township just to the north and east of Three Oaks.

Police said the victim was 47 years old and from Granger.

So far, police say the investigation indicates speed and alcohol were factors in the accident.

Life saving measures were attempted but not successful.  The name of the victim has not yet been released.