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Oakland County man dies 8 days after motorcycle crash

Investigation is ongoing

Authorities do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 40-year-old man died Monday, June 24, more than a week after a motorcycle crash in Commerce Township hospitalized him.

The crash happened June 16 just after 9:15 p.m. on Wixom Road. According to authorities, Joshua Steven Moomaw was on a motorcycle with his wife and waiting to turn left when he was rear-ended by a Toyota, whose driver failed to see them.

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Moomaw was taken to a hospital, where he died eight days later from his injuries. His wife was hospitalized, but has since been released.

Authorities said neither person was wearing a helmet at the time.

The driver of the Toyota was wearing a seat belt and was not injured.

Authorities do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office at 248-858-4950.


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