BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Battle Creek Police responded to a report of a traffic crash involving a vehicle and bicycle on Helmer Road, that resulted in the death of the bicyclist, Tuesday, Nov. 3.

BCPD officers arrived on scene, near the intersection of Helmer Road South and Cherrywood Lane, to a report of a traffic crash involving a vehicle and bicycle, shortly after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.

An 82-year-old Bedford Township man had been riding his bicycle northbound on Helmer Road, when a vehicle traveling southbound driven by a 35-year-old Battle Creek man crossed over the center line and struck the bicycle.

Officers initially on scene performed CPR on the bicyclist, until medical units with the Battle Creek Fire Department and LifeCare Ambulance arrived to continue medical care. Unfortunately, the 82-year-old bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 35-year-old driver of the vehicle was still on scene when officers arrived and was interviewed regarding this incident. This traffic crash remains under investigation.

The City of Battle Creek, BCPD, and BCFD express our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim in this incident.
 

City of Battle Creek Communications Office 10 N. Division Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014 (269) 966-3311 publicinput@battlecreekmi.gov www.battlecreekmi.gov