Commerce Township man charged with misdemeanor in fatal motorcycle crash
A 59-year-old Commerce Township man is facing a misdemeanor charge in a crash that resulted in the death of 40-year-old motorcyclist, authorities say.
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A 59-year-old Commerce Township man is facing a misdemeanor charge in a crash that resulted in the death of 40-year-old motorcyclist, authorities say.
Investigators believe a lack of experience in driving a motorcycle could have played a role in the crash.
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