WATERFORD, Oakland County, Mich., Oct. 24, 2026 — A 15-year-old boy riding an e-motorcycle was critically injured on Thursday evening, October 22, when he was struck by a car at a Waterford Township intersection.
Waterford Police and the Waterford Regional Fire Department were called to Williams Lake Road and Airport Road around 5 p.m. on a report of a crash between a car and an e-motorcycle.
Investigators determined the teen was riding south across Williams Lake Road in the crosswalk on the west side of Airport Road. Officials said he crossed against a "Do Not Walk" signal and was hit by an eastbound Chevy Equinox that had a green light.
The teen, a Waterford resident, was taken to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. He is listed in critical but stable condition, authorities said. The Equinox's driver, a 35-year-old woman from Highland, Michigan, was not hurt. The crash remains under investigation.
We extend our best wishes for a full recovery to those injured in the crash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are motorcycle and e-motorcycle crashes more common at intersections?
Yes. Intersections involve crossing traffic, turning vehicles, and signal timing, all of which raise the chance a driver or rider misjudges the other's path compared to a straight stretch of road.
What protective gear helps reduce injury for riders?
A DOT-approved helmet, abrasion-resistant jacket and pants, gloves, and over-the-ankle boots all help reduce the severity of injuries in a crash, though they can't prevent one from happening.
What to Do After a Car and E-Motorcycle Crash in Waterford, MI
If you witness or are involved in a crash between a vehicle and an e-motorcycle, call 911 immediately so police and fire crews can respond. Keep the injured person still and avoid moving them unless there's an immediate danger. Once medical needs are addressed, exchange information with everyone involved and ask responding officers how to obtain the official crash report. Follow up with a doctor in the days after, since some injuries, especially head and soft-tissue injuries, don't show symptoms right away.
