Independence Township, MI : 55-year-old motorcyclist died after a head-on collision on a busy local road on Saturday, April 16, 2016

A 55-year-old Independence Township motorcyclist died over the weekend after a head-on collision on a busy local road.

Deputies at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, April 16, were sent to Clarkston Road near Lakeview Drive after getting calls about an accident that occurred between a motorcycle and an SUV.

Upon arrival, investigators learned that an Independence Township man driving a 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading eastbound on Clarkston Road when he reportedly lost control, crossed the center line and went into oncoming traffic, striking a 2007 GMC Acadia head on.

Emergency personnel attempted life-saving techniques on the 55-year-old at the scene, but he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Authorities have identified the man as Independence resident John J. Cox.

Cox was wearing a helmet, officials said.

The driver of the Acadia — a 30-year-old mother from Flushing — had her 1-year-old daughter in the SUV during the crash. Independence Township emergency personnel treated both at the scene for minor injuries, and later released them.

According to a statement from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this accident, which remains under investigation.

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Motorcyclist, 55, dies after head-on collision with SUV in Independence Township