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Motorcyclist Dies After Car Lands On Top Of Him

Posted at 6:17 AM, Jun 22, 2013
and last updated 2013-06-22 06:17:30-04

SPRINGFIELD TWP., Mich.- A motorcyclist is dead after he ran into a car pulling out of a driveway.

It happened on Friday afternoon, the 21st around 3:30 pm on West Dickman Road. Springfield Township Police say the motorcyclist was speeding when the car pulled out and the biker couldn’t stop in time. After being hit, the car spun around and landed on top of the bike. The accident caused the bike to catch fire and by-standers were able to put it out. But, it was too late and the rider died at the scene.

Police say the driver was taken to the hospital but it’s unclear what kind of injuries they had.