Motorcyclist Killed in Crash in Farmington Hills

Officers arrived on scene, located the rider of the motorcycle, and immediately rendered aid until firefighter/paramedics from the Farmington Hills Fire Department arrived and took over care. The motorcycle rider, later identified as a 32-year-old male, resident of Redford Township, was transported to Corewell Hospital Farmington Hills, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the Ford Explorer, identified as a 21-year-old male resident of Novi, remained on scene, and cooperated with investigators. The driver was released from the scene pending further investigation.

Alcohol or drugs are not believed to have been a factor in the crash. The investigation did reveal that the driver of the motorcycle was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Anyone with information pertaining to this crash is asked to please contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at (248) 871-2610.

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