Harbor Springs man killed in motorcycle accident on Wednesday

A Harbor Springs man was killed following a motorcycle and deer collision accident that took place early Wednesday morning. 

According to a press release from the Emmet County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 4:35 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, officers responded to a single vehicle personal injury accident on Schmalzried Road, between Old School House Road and Hiar Road in Carp Lake Township.

Sheriff Pete Wallin said the investigation revealed that Eli Richard Fisher, age 45, Harbor Springs, was eastbound on Schmalzried Road, driving a 2002 Honda motorcycle, when he struck a deer. Fisher was the lone occupant on the motorcycle and was not wearing a helmet. 

Fisher was transported to McLaren Northern Michigan hospital in Petoskey by Emmet EMS. Fisher died as a result of his injuries later in the day.

The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Carp Lake Fire Department and the Emmet County Road Commission. The accident remains under investigation.