Motorcyclist from Holley killed in Oakfield after hitting a deer

Press Release, Genesee County Sheriff’s Office

OAKFIELD – The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle that occurred on Lockport Road in the Town of Oakfield.

The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received the 9-1-1 call reporting the fatal accident at 4:11 a.m.

Upon arrival, patrols identified the operator of the motorcycle as Michael L. Wilson, age 36, of Holley, who was operating a red 2013 Yamaha motorcycle westbound on Lockport Road.

As Wilson was traveling westbound on Lockport Road a deer entered the roadway. Wilson struck the deer, causing him to lose control of the motorcycle resulting in him being ejected off the motorcycle before coming to rest.

Oakfield and Alabama Fire Departments, and Mercy EMS responded to the scene to administer life-saving measures. Tragically, Wilson succumbed to his injuries roadside and was pronounced deceased by the Genesee County Coroner’s Office at the scene.

The accident is still under investigation at this time by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Assisting at the scene were members of Oakfield and Alabama Fire Departments along with Mercy EMS.