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E-bike Rider, 87, Dies in Grand Blanc Crash
21 Jun
Summary
- An 87-year-old man died following an e-bike crash in Grand Blanc.
- The e-bike rider turned left in front of a car attempting to pass him.
- This incident marks the second fatal e-bike crash in Michigan this week.
A fatal e-bike crash occurred in Grand Blanc on Friday, June 19, 2026, resulting in the death of an 87-year-old man. The incident happened when the e-bike rider turned left while a car was attempting to pass him near Spinning Wheel Drive and Wishing Well Drive.
The elderly rider was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries. Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye emphasized the importance of sharing the road safely, advising both motorists and cyclists to be aware of their surroundings.
This crash follows another fatal e-bike collision in Ferndale just days prior, which involved a 33-year-old rider and an Oakland County Road Commission truck. These two incidents underscore a concerning trend of e-bike fatalities in southeast Michigan.
