MICHIGAN - Driver not at fault in fatal crash, police say

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Ray Kisonas
 monroenews.com
Police investigating last week’s accident that killed a motorcycle club member as he stood in the middle of N. Telegraph Rd. determined that the vehicle’s driver was not at fault.
Michigan State Police Trooper Michael Peterson of the Monroe post identified the victim as William Walker, 46, of Chesterfield Township. He died when he was struck while attempting to direct traffic in front of the Highwaymen Motorcycle Club near Ready Rd. in Ash Township.
Trooper Peterson said the driver of the vehicle was a Carleton man who was with his family when the accident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday. They were headed home.
“The driver was not at fault at all,” Trooper Peterson said. “There was nothing to indicate the driver did anything wrong.”
Trooper Peterson said Mr. Walker and Mark Calvilla, 50, of Detroit were standing in the right lane of southbound Telegraph attempting to stop whatever traffic was in the area to allow several motorcycles to leave the club.
Trooper Peterson said less than 10 bikes were attempting to leave and there really was not a lot of traffic at the time. The two victims were wearing black clothing when hit. The club was hosting a gathering at the time.
“It was really a strange decision to be out there,” Trooper Peterson said.
Mr. Calvilla was also struck and injured. He was treated for his injuries in a hospital.
Trooper Peterson said the investigation is completed.