Bicyclist seriously injured after pickup truck crash in Cannon Township
A bicyclist was seriously injured Thursday morning after a pickup truck struck him in Cannon Township.
Kent County sheriff’s deputies responded about 8:06 a.m. July 23 to Cannonsburg Road and Myers Lake Avenue. The male bicyclist was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
The pickup driver remained at the scene. Officials have not said what led to the collision.
The intersection was closed while first responders worked and later reopened.
Michigan traffic rules for bicycle crashes
Michigan law generally gives people riding bicycles the same rights and duties that apply to drivers, subject to rules specific to bicycles. MCL 257.657 applies those rules, while the circumstances of an individual crash depend on factors such as traffic controls and the movements of those involved.
Michigan’s no-fault law provides personal protection insurance benefits for qualifying accidental injuries arising from the use of a motor vehicle. The applicable insurer and benefit path can depend on insurance coverage, household information and other facts. MCL 500.3115 contains rules for people injured while not occupying a motor vehicle.
Michigan bicycle and e-bike accident claims explains those issues in more detail.
Could an injured bicyclist have a claim against a driver?
Possibly. A claim alleging driver negligence is separate from no-fault benefits. For pain and suffering after a motor vehicle crash, MCL 500.3135 generally requires death, serious impairment of body function or permanent serious disfigurement. The available evidence and the nature of the injuries affect that analysis.
Get help from Michigan Legal Center
Michigan Legal Center is the Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates. The firm handles serious-injury, bicycle and motor-vehicle accident matters.
People with questions after a bicycle collision involving a motor vehicle can Contact Michigan Legal Center to ask whether the matter is within the firm’s practice.
There is no attorney fee unless money is recovered for you. Case costs and fee terms are governed by the written fee agreement.