Motorcyclist dies in crash near Manchester

MANCHESTER TWP. — A motorcyclist from Canton died and an Addison woman sustained serious injuries June 29 following a traffic crash west of Manchester.

At about 6:30 p.m. June 29, Michigan State Police troopers from the Brighton Post responded to the intersection of Austin Road and Sharon Hollow Road for a traffic crash involving a car and a motorcycle, a news release from the state police said.

The preliminary investigation indicated that a 2023 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, driven by a 49-year-old man from Canton, was traveling westbound on Austin Road through the intersection when a 2010 Buick Lucerne, driven by a 68-year-old woman from Addison, was traveling eastbound and attempted to make a left turn onto Sharon Hollow Road. The driver of the Buick failed to yield to the motorcycle and turned in front of it, resulting in a collision, police said.

The motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Buick sustained serious injuries and was transported to Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. She is expected to survive.

Police did not release the names of the motorcyclist or the car driver.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash, police said. The crash remains under investigation.

“Motorists are reminded that motorcycles are out in greater numbers during the summer months,” the news release said. “Both motorists and motorcyclists must remain vigilant, especially when approaching intersections. Drivers should always take an extra moment to look twice for motorcycles before turning or entering an intersection.”