Braxton Petrie, 16, killed in bicycle collision with suspected drunk driver on Mosherville Road in Scipio Township, Michigan
Teen dies after vehicle-bike crash in northern Hillsdale County
Witnesses reported a vehicle traveling west about 10 p.m. June 19 on Mosherville Road, near Borden Road, collided with the bicycle, ridden by Braxton Petrie of Jonesville, according to a statement from the Michigan State Police.
Father mourns son killed by accused drunken driver in Hillsdale County
Tuesday night, June 19, a pickup truck driven by 20-year-old Seth Magda struck and killed 16-year-old Braxton as he peddled his Redline race bike on Mosherville Road, a half mile from his father's home on Borden Road in northern Hillsdale County's Scipio Township.
Man accused of driving drunk, killing teen waives preliminary hearing
Seth Magda waived his right to a preliminary examination, a probable cause hearing, moving District Judge Sara Lisznyai to send the case to circuit court. A pretrial hearing is tentatively set for July 30.
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After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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