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12-year-old seriously injured in Rochester Hills crash involving electric motorcycle
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Brandon Carr , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Oakland County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were called to the scene after multiple 911 calls.
A serious crash occurred in Rochester Hills involving a 12-year-old on an electric motorcycle. The child collided with a parked pickup truck and was found unconscious by responders. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were called to the scene after multiple 911 calls.
The incident happened near the intersection of Dorfield Drive and Briston Drive. The child was taken to a hospital in Royal Oak and is in serious but stable condition. Further details about the crash are available from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
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Category: safety Published: August 8, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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