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Southfield man accused of causing deadly motorcycle crash while under influence of drugs, alcohol

By FOX 2 Staff
Published  December 12, 2025 10:55am EST
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The Brief

    • The at-fault driver in a deadly motorcycle crash earlier this year was allegedly impaired by drugs and alcohol at the time.
    • Authorities said Paul Dickson also had a suspended license when he allegedly pulled in front of the motorcycle.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Southfield man allegedly had drugs and alcohol in his system when he pulled in front of a motorcyclist in September, causing a fatal crash.

Paul Stuart Dickson, 55, was traveling on Eight Mile in Southfield on Sept. 25 when the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office said he pulled in front of the motorcycle, leading to the motorcyclist crashing into his vehicle. The motorcyclist was killed.

In addition to allegedly being impaired, the prosecutor's office said that Dickson also had a suspended license. 

"This fatal crash was not an accident," said Prosecutor Karen McDonald. "When an individual chooses to drive under the influence, as appears to be the case here, that person is making a purposeful decision that endangers others."

Dickson has been charged with operating while intoxicated causing death. A court date has not been set yet.

The Source: This information is from the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.

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