Reilly, 68, died on Friday, November 13, 2026, after suffering critical injuries in a crash that occurred early Wednesday morning, November 11. His death was confirmed by a family attorney after he was taken off life support, according to reports.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 6 a.m. after receiving a report of a medical emergency involving a bicyclist near the post office along Lapeer Road. Preliminary findings indicate that Reilly was riding along a pedestrian safety path when his bicycle struck a large bypass pipe extending across the walkway as part of an ongoing sewer infrastructure project.
Bystanders immediately began performing CPR before a sheriff’s deputy arrived and continued lifesaving efforts. Orion Township firefighter-paramedics subsequently provided advanced medical care and transported Reilly to McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac.
The pipe was associated with a sewer lining project overseen by the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office. Questions have been raised about the safety measures surrounding the construction area, including whether adequate warnings and barriers were in place. Authorities have not announced final findings or assigned responsibility for the crash.
Reilly represented Michigan’s 46th House District as a Republican from 2017 through 2022. He was also known among family and friends for his Catholic faith and involvement in a men’s Bible study at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Reports described him as a husband, father of four and grandfather of 13.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.
His death marks a heartbreaking loss for his family and the Michigan community he served.