Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Vehicle Along 15 Mile Road
CLINTON TWP. (WWJ) - Authorities say a man has died after he was struck by a car while riding his bike in Clinton Township.
The accident happened around 7 a.m. Thursday on 15 Mile Road just east of Gratiot Avenue.
Fire Battalion Chief Randy Kandt said the man was wearing dark clothing and his bike didn't have any reflectors. He said the driver, who was going about 45 mph, likely didn't see the bicyclist until it was too late.
The man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name was not immediately released.
Both directions of 15 Mile Road between Maynard and Lipke Streets were closed for just over two hours, but has since reopened.
An investigation is ongoing.
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