Montie Eugene Ritchie dies in fatal Granite City motorcycle crash

Montie Eugene Ritchie dies in fatal Granite City motorcycle crash

Fatal Granite City motorcycle crash death of Montie Eugene Ritchie – Obituary

Montie Eugene Ritchie, 34, of Granite City, has been identified as the individual who lost his life in a motorcycle crash that occurred on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich released his name following the incident.

Ritchie was riding a Suzuki motorcycle when he crashed into a Hyundai passenger vehicle at high speed while reportedly trying to evade a traffic stop. The crash happened at the intersection of Pontoon Road and Maryville Road.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene, and Ritchie was declared deceased at 4:43 p.m. by Madison County Coroner’s Office Investigator Ashley Reed.

An autopsy has been conducted, and toxicology tests are pending as part of the effort to determine the exact cause and manner of death. Authorities will release the final findings once all necessary reports are completed.