Burr Oak Twp, MI (June 14, 2023) - A motorcyclist was killed and a passenger injured after a crash in Burr Oak Township on Saturday, June 10.

The deadly accident was reported on Maystead Road as a 60-year-old Sturgis man was operating a motorcycle. The man reportedly lost control of the bike and crashed head-on with a tree. He suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger on the bike was injured and transported to Bronson Hospital. No additional information on the accident has been provided at this time.

Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Motorcycle Accidents in Michigan

There were 2,723 collisions involving motorcyclists reported in Michigan last year, and a total of 122 motorcycle riders lost their lives and 2,176 more sustained injuries. Of the 122 motorcycle fatalities, 36 involved drunk driving and 4 driver distraction. Motorcycles were involved in about 1% of all traffic accidents in Michigan despite making up less than 0.3 percent of all registered vehicles in the state. Injured riders should pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a qualified attorney. After being hurt in a motorcycle accident, you should contact an attorney and begin your compensation claim as quickly as you can. Your lawyer can go to work on your case while you focus on making a recovery from your injuries. If you wait too long to register your claim, it could be more difficult to track down witnesses, and there might be a higher possibility that important evidence, such as security film from nearby buildings, can be lost or destroyed.If you wait too long to make a personal injury claim, your insurance company can dramatically underpay your claim, and if you miss deadlines, you might not be able to file a claim at all. For instance, you could essentially forfeit your rights to any future settlement if the statute of limitations expires. Your lawyer will exercise the utmost caution to meet these and any other important dates because you want to be sure that you do not lose your right to full and fair compensation.The lawyers at Christopher Trainor & Associates can help you get the full amount of compensation you are entitled to for your injuries and other damages if you were hurt in a motorcycle accident. It is never simple when you are hurt careless driver, and many victims are concerned about how they will pay for their losses and medical costs. Our attorneys will fight to ensure that the at-fault party is punished and that you get the financial assistance needed for a complete recovery. Call our offices at 248-886-8650 if you want to speak with a Burr Oak Township motorcycle accident attorney about your compensation claim.Note:Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find incorrect information, contact Christopher Trainor & Associates immediately so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available about the accident. This post can be removed upon request. Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photograph used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. This post is not a solicitation for business.