Crime & Safety
Northville Motorcyclist Dies in Accident
Willard Combs, 40, of Northville, died after his Harley Davidson—which had apparently broken down—was hit by a Ford Taurus in Salem Township. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
A Northville man has died after his motorcycle was hit by a car in Salem Township on Friday, according to a press release from the Michigan State Police.
Willard Combs, 40, died after his Harley Davidson—which had apparently broken down—was hit by a Ford Taurus in the southbound lane of Pontiac Trail, just north of Five Mile Road.
State police said Combs, who was not wearing a helmet, was thrown from the motorcycle and into the windshield of the car. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The driver of the car, 22-year-old Sarah Patton of South Lyon, suffered minor injuries and sought her own treatment, police said. Patton was wearing her seat belt.
Police said alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
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In addition, police said the investigation into the crash continues and did not have any further information as of this posting.
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