Carla Marie Reiffer, 40, killed in bicycle collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Kelleigh Hobbs, 29, on Whitneyville Road near Middleville, Michigan
Search on for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash with bicyclist near Middleville
Barry County sheriff's deputies found a plastic piece of the car at the scene and believe it's a Chrysler Concorde of unknown color, built between 1998 and 2004. The vehicle should have front end damage.
Police identify Middleville bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash
Anyone with information about the crash can call Barry County Central Dispatch at 269-948-4800, ext 1; Barry County Sheriff's Office at 269-948-4801, or Silent Observer at 269-948-3335.
Deadly hit-and-run crashes span generation
A crash a week ago has 29-year-old Kelleigh Hobbs facing as much as 15 years in prison for the hit-and-run death of Carla Reiffer. It turns out the woman in jail now has a driving record that spans not just years, but a generation.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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