56-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash with car at broken traffic light at Inkster Road and Lyndon in Redford Township, Michigan
Modified Date:
Fri, 10/02/2015 - 11:13amAccident Date:
Wednesday, June 10, 2015Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Broken Traffic Light
“The appropriate authorities had been notified of the malfunctioning traffic signal prior to the crash,” police said in a statement. Officials had erected temporary stop signs at the intersection while waiting on DTE Energy crews to make the appropriate repairs.
Motorcyclist dies after accident on Inkster in Redford
Gregg said the traffic signal had been malfunctioning earlier in the day and temporary stop signs were placed at the intersection. The signal then began working later in the day before it malfunctioned again, going dark.
Redford traffic signal at fatal crash not working for days
"Sunday morning it was out," said Bob Burr. "Some cars stop, some don't. There's no stop signs."
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A 56-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision at a traffic light that had not been functioning for days. The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Inkster Road and Lyndon in Redford Township. Police say the man had stopped his three-wheel motorcycle at the light on northbound Inkster Road when he was struck from behind by a Chrysler. The man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The other driver, a 37-year-old woman, was uninjured. The traffic signal at the intersection had reportedly not been working for days because of a power outage.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Roadway:
Inkster Road and LyndonCity:
Redford, MICounty:
Wayne County, MIArea:
Detroit, MI
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I'd bet the 37-year-old woman
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