58-year-old motorcyclist hospitalized after allegedly drunk truck driver strikes him and drags motorcycle over a mile away at M-82 and U.S. 131 in Montcalm County, MI

Modified Date: 
Mon, 10/05/2015 - 11:10am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Motorcycle dragged more than a mile after crash, truck catches fire

Montcalm sheriff's deputies and Howard City firefighters first responded to Church Road and found a pickup truck on fire, according to information provided by the sheriff's office.

Man charged with drunk driving in connection with Montcalm Co. motorcycle crash

Jeremy Gard was formally charged Tuesday in connection with a drunk driving crash that seriously injured a Howard City motorcyclist.
Police responded to a crash on Church Road at about 12:15am, where they found a pickup truck that had caught fire and noticed that there was a motorcycle stuck underneath the vehicle. Later, police received another report of a crash at M-82 U.S. 131, where they discovered an injured 58-year-old man who has not been identified. The man appeared as though he had been driving a motorcycle, though it was nowhere near him. Eventually authorities determined that the driver of the pickup truck must have collided with motorcyclist at M-82 and U.S. 131, and then dragged the motorcycle underneath the truck over a mile away to Church Road, where they crashed. The 58-year-old man has been hospitalized, but his condition remains unknown; check back for updates. Take these important steps after a serious motorcycle accident in Michigan After a motorcycle accident in Michigan, it is crucial to undertake steps that will help the injured rider begin recovering both physically and financially. Since motorcycle accidents commonly result in serious or fatal injuries, motorcycle crashes usually involve extensive medical treatment, at considerable cost. Fatalities in motorcycle crashes are common. If the injuries are significant, if the crash was fatal, or if you have questions about what you should do, consider contacting an experienced personal injury attorney. Motorcycle accidents are difficult to handle without the assistance of a lawyer who understands the process, knows how to negotiate with an insurance adjuster, and can obtain the highest possible settlement so that you can recover financially from a Michigan motorcycle accident. Learn more about the next steps to take after a serious or fatal Michigan motorcycle accident here.
People Involved: 
Jeremy Gard

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