City of Ann Arbor — Crash Response Team

On July 18, 2026, at 3:32 pm, a crash involving a motorcycle and passenger vehicle occurred on W Huron River Dr, west of N. Main St. At the time of the crash it was daylight, with clear skies and dry roadways. The roadway where this occurred is asphalt and mostly level. The crash occurred in a curve where the roadway curves from running parallel to the Huron River to route towards N. Main St.

The motorcycle, driven by a 27-year-old male, with a cycle endorsement, was traveling eastbound on W. Huron River Dr. approaching the right-handed curve. The passenger vehicle, a mini-van driven by 32-year-old female, was traveling westbound on W. Huron River Dr. The motorcyclist failed to navigate the right-handed curve within his own lane, crossing the center line and striking the driver side of the passenger vehicle in the curve. Witness statements and skid marks on scene showed the bike went left of center prior to the collision.

The motorcyclist suffered significant injury on scene and was transported to UM Hospital, the motorcyclist's condition declined and he succumbed to his injuries, passing away four days after the crash. The driver and sole occupant of the passenger vehicle was uninjured.

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