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Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash with SUV in Oakland County

Driver, 1 passenger from SUV suffer minor injuries

Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

BRANDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday in a head-on crash with an SUV in Oakland County, police said.

The crash happened at 2:12 p.m. Wednesday (July 21) on Oakwood Road west of Tonda Drive in Brandon Township, according to deputies.

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Authorities said the motorcycle was heading west on Oakwood Road when the driver lost control. The motorcycle crossed the center line and crashed head-on into an SUV, according to police.

The 53-year-old Davison man driving the motorcycle was taken to Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, but he died from his injuries, officials said.

The 44-year-old Holly man driving the SUV and a 3-year-old Holly girl riding as a passenger both suffered minor injuries, deputies said. An 8-year-old girl inside the SUV was not injured, according to authorities.

Officials don’t believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.

The investigation continues.


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