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5 bicyclists killed in accident near Kalamazoo

Bicyclists hit by car north of Kalamazoo
Bicyclists hit by car north of Kalamazoo
Bicyclists hit by car north of Kalamazoo
Victims in Kalamazoo bicyclist crash identified
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Five people were killed after a pickup truck driver ran into a group of bicyclists north of Kalamazoo on Tuesday night.

It happened in Cooper Township.

WZZM-TV says at least 9 people are involved and some of the victims are children.

Four people were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries.

A witness says the bicyclists are part of a group that goes on rides every Tuesday. We're told the man driving the truck slammed into them and then jumped out of the vehicle and ran away. He was caught a short time later and is currently in custody.

An investigation is underway. However, it will not be known if charges will be filed before Thursday at the earliest.

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