Oakland County man charged with impaired driving causing death of motorcyclist Suspect was driving on a suspended license
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A 55-year-old man from Southfield is facing charges after reportedly killing a motorcyclist.
According to authorities, Paul Stuart Dickson was driving with alcohol and narcotics in his system on Sept. 25 when he pulled in front of a motorcycle on Eight Mile Road who had the right of way.
The motorcyclist collided with Dickson’s vehicle and later died from their injuries.
Dickson reportedly was also driving on a suspended license.
He has since been charged with operating while impaired, causing death.
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