Bicycle-Related Crash Info Needed

Date: 11/1/2024

Kalamazoo, MI:

The Michigan State Police are looking for the driver of an SUV that hit a bicyclist, causing the rider to be hospitalized.

The crash happened around 7 a.m. Saturday, August 31st 2024 on S. 9th Street near Atlantic Avenue in Oshtemo Township. A bicyclist was headed north on S. 9th Street when a dark-colored SUV hit the bike from behind.  The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the SUV did not stop and was last seen headed south on S. 9th Street, MSP said. Troopers are looking for the driver of the SUV and say the vehicle is likely to have front end damage and possibly a shattered windshield.

The local bicycling community is attempting to raise $5,000 as a reward for information leading to the suspects identity and conviction.

If you have any information, please submit your tip by contacting Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or through this website.  Tips can also be submitted through the free P3Tips app.

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