Kalkaska, MI (July 10, 2023) - On Monday, July 3, a motorcyclist was killed after being involved in a crash with another motor vehicle in the Kalkaska area.

A 43-year-old man was riding a black 2016 Harley Davidson headed westbound on Bally Road as his wife traveled on another bike next to him. The man’s motorcycle was hit by a silver 2016 Ford Fusion near Seeley Road, causing the bike to spin out and hit the vehicle.

The Ford left the roadway and hit multiple trees as the rider continued through the intersection. A nearby witness attempted to perform CPR on the rider, but he was later pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Fusion was treated and then released.

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal crash is underway.

We would like to extend 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.

Deadly Motorcycle Crashes in Michigan

In 2021, there were 3,175 motorcycle accidents reported in Michigan, leading to 166 fatalities and 2,526 serious injuries. Nearly 92.2 percent of these deaths were men, and the remaining 7.8 percent were women. Statistics further show that nearly 31.3 percent of the 166 motorcyclists who died in accidents were under the influence of alcohol, and 75 percent of those motorcyclists had drivers who were also under the influence.A wrongful death takes place when someone is killed as a result of the negligence of another person, business, or some other entity. State law permits the surviving family members of the deceased to file a lawsuit against the party or parties that caused the decedent's death in order to seek restitution, typically with the assistance of a Michigan wrongful death attorney.Whether an individual, business, product manufacturer, trucking company, or another entity acted intentionally or not, there may still be grounds for a legal claim and a wrongful death case. Our skilled Michigan wrongful death attorneys aid those pursuing wrongful death claims in examining the facts of the case to identify negligence.After losing a loved one in an unexpected motorcycle accident, our Kalkaska wrongful death lawyers will be here to fight for the rights of you and your family. The lawyers at Christopher Trainor & Associates have helped many Michigan families recover from a deadly accident, and our track record shows that we are able to bring results. If you want to discuss your situation and find out if you have the right to pursue a wrongful death case after a fatal motorcycle crash, contact our offices today at 248-886-8650. Note:Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find information that is incorrect, 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.