Rose Twp, MI (July 14, 2023) - On Thursday, July 13, a Waterford man was injured after he was hit while riding a motorcycle in Rose Township.

The accident was reported on Fish Lake Road at around 6:25 p.m. A 23-year-old man from Waterford was riding a motorcycle when he was hit by a Ford Explorer. The driver of the SUV was reportedly making a left turn when they entered the path of the rider.

The injured motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital for treatment of sustained injuries. No other injuries were reported in the crash. No additional information has been provided at this time.

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Motorcycle Crashes in Michigan

The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) reported that 2,723 motorcycles were involved in traffic accidents in Michigan last year, 122 motorcycle riders lost their lives, and 2,176 were injured. There is nothing like riding on the back of a motorcycle, but the most experienced riders know that it does not come without risk. Anytime you ride a motorcycle, you are at risk of suffering serious or life-threatening injuries more than when driving a car. Regardless of whether you have insurance or not, your initial call should be to a Michigan motorcycle accident attorney. Your insurance may be enough to cover some of your losses or the cost of fixing your bike, but you will likely have to file suit to get fully compensated for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.You need the services of an experienced motorcycle law firm to assess your case. These types of cases can be very difficult and complicated, and you should not attempt to go up against a large insurer on your own. Many times, they will try to place blame on the rider in order to limit the liability of their client. Reach out to us about your case to speak to a Rose Township car accident attorney before submitting a claim if you were injured in a motorcycle crash. You can trust the lawyers at Christopher Trainor & Associates with your case to make sure that the at-fault driver is held responsible. Call our offices at 248-886-8650 now for a free consultation to discuss your injuries with a qualified lawyer.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.