Cleveland 19 News reports the motorcycle caught fire after the rider came off it, and the crash remains under investigation.
FRENCHTOWN TWP., MI - October 27, 2026
A 53-year-old Cleveland motorcyclist, William Marbuery, died after his motorcycle struck the back of a semi on northbound I-75 in Frenchtown Township, Monroe County, Michigan, on a Monday afternoon, according to Cleveland 19 News. The reported outcome was one death, and the crash is still under investigation.
Key Facts
- Date: Monday afternoon; reported October 27, 2026
- Location: Northbound I-75, north of Post Road, Frenchtown Township, Monroe County, Michigan
- Type of crash: Motorcycle struck the rear of a semi
- Vehicles involved: Motorcycle and semi
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality reported
- Reported by: Cleveland 19 News
Crash Overview
Cleveland 19 News places the crash at around 2:18 p.m., with the motorcycle in the middle lane north of Post Road. According to the report, the motorcycle hit the back of a semi, and the rider was thrown off before the motorcycle caught fire.
Marbuery died at the scene. The publisher reports that he was wearing a helmet. As of the report, the crash remains under investigation.
People Involved
The reported death was that of William Marbuery, a 53-year-old motorcyclist from Cleveland. He was wearing a helmet, according to the report, and died at the scene.
Investigation Status
The crash remains under investigation, according to Cleveland 19 News. The reports do not name the investigating agency, and no cause, citations or charges were specified.
Traffic Impact
A lane closure north of the crash scene left all northbound lanes congested at the time of the collision.
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