Fatal bike lane crash involving Oakland County Road Commission truck prompts calls to rethink traffic design

A 33-year-old Ferndale resident was killed in a collision with an Oakland County Road Commission truck on Woodward Avenue, sparking concerns about biker safety and traffic design. Witnesses reported the truck struck the rider in a bike lane while turning into a vacant lot, highlighting visibility challenges at intersections. Residents and officials are calling for changes to the road's design, which includes two-way bike lanes and on-street parking.