Bicyclist Ernest Davenport, 57, killed in hit-and-run collision on Mapleridge Road in Carrollton Township, Michigan
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run blocks away from Carrollton High School
Emergency responders pronounced the Carrollton Township man dead at the scene, Kellef said. The victim's age is not yet known.
The accident is being investigated as a hit-and-run fatality and no suspect is in custody, he said.
Police identify man killed in hit-and-run
When officers arrived they found 57-year-old Ernest Davenport, from Carrollton Township, dead and his bike nearby. Police said he had been hit by a vehicle.
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.
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