Tragedy Strikes: Deaths, injuries reported after vehicle hits bicyclists in Michigan

Details are very sketchy but eight cyclists, including children, were hit by a motorist in Kalamazoo County..   Not clear yet how many are dead/injured.

My prayers go out to the victims and their families. 

"Authorities say a vehicle slammed into a group of at least eight bicyclists in western Michigan, leaving an unknown number of people dead and others injured."

Read more at the Tribune site.  

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Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on June 8, 2016 at 5:16am

Sorry, I'm realizing what I said probably wasn't clear - if you don't want to be on FB, the website will probably be adequate: http://www.kalamazoostrongorganization.org/

Permalink Reply by Fai Mok on June 8, 2016 at 5:21am

Make that 3.

Permalink Reply by Fai Mok on June 8, 2016 at 5:20am

I used to live in Michigan and am familiar with the Kalamazoo area.  One of sister lives in K-zoo.  It is a reminder that something like this can happen anytime, anywhere.  As part of a cycling community, it really sadden me to learn someone would intentionally run over a group of people out enjoying their passion.

Permalink Reply by Jim Kline on June 8, 2016 at 5:20am

This is my home town and I will CONTINUE to encourage friends to tour the area roads with me. 

Too angry. right now. 

I encourage prayers for the families. 

But when the time is right to to fight back I'm ready.

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on June 8, 2016 at 7:59am

Joint Statement from the League of Michigan Bicyclists and Kalamazoo Bicycle Club in Response to the Kalamazoo County Cycling Tragedy

http://www.lmb.org/

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on June 8, 2016 at 9:20am

Here's a follow up with a thorough summary by Bryan Waldman of Bike Law:

http://www.bikelaw.com/2016/06/08/the-tragedy-in-kalamazoo/

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on June 9, 2016 at 2:57am

A few more updates:

Ghost bike memorial for the riders

Ride of Silence ‪#‎KalamazooStrong‬

If you would like to donate to the 9 victims:

http://www.kalamazoostrongorganization.org/

Permalink Reply by Joe Levering on June 9, 2016 at 7:49am

Does anyone know if there is a Chicago ride of silence planned? I heard there will be more in Michigan next week.

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on June 9, 2016 at 7:59am

(crap ning.)

I don't. Dave Barish was going to suggest that the Evanston Bike Club have a moment of silence before their weekend rides. That's always a possibility for other Chicago-based cycling clubs/teams. They could even dispense with their usual kit and all go hi-viz yellow.

Permalink Reply by Fai Mok on June 9, 2016 at 6:17am

The names of the 9 bicyclists in the Tuesday evening tragedy has been released.  RIP to the 5 fellow bicyclists.  Wishing for a full recovery to the 4 who remain hospitalized.

http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2016/06/names_of_vict...

Permalink Reply by Russell on June 9, 2016 at 6:18am

This breaks my heart. 

Permalink Reply by Fai Mok on June 9, 2016 at 6:26am

What remain of the bikes in police evidence holding area. It was tough for me to look at it as I imagined what those 9 people went though.

http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2016/06/was_pickup_dr...

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