Bicyclist Randy Ray Robinson, 52, dies when struck by car on Mulliken Road and St. Joseph Highway in Roxand Township, Michigan
St. Johns man's death 'a terrible situation'
The St. Johns man was likely travelling along that route when he was struck by a car at the intersection of Mulliken Road and St. Joseph Highway, Kelley said. “It’s a tragedy and we feel bad for the man and his family,” Kelley said. “It’s a terrible situation.” The fatality occurred less than a week after a man driving a truck killed five bicyclists and injured four others during a ride near Kalamazoo.
Michigan cyclist, 52, killed in crash with vehicle
Pat Kelley, president of the Tri-County Bicycle Association, previously said Robinson was likely participating the organization's 100,000 Metre T-Shirt Ride, an annual bike ride that regularly draws about 300 cyclists who ride the 62-mile route.
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