Police: Bicyclist struck, killed by vehicle in GR

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids police say a woman is dead  after the bicycle she was on was struck by a vehicle Friday night.

It happened at 10:05 p.m. on Kalamazoo Avenue at Lancashire Drive.

Police say the bicyclist, a 21-year-old woman, was southbound on  Kalamazoo Avenue in the middle lane when a vehicle that was also in the  middle lane struck her from behind.

The victim was taken to an area hospital where she was later  pronounced dead. Police are not releasing her name pending family  notification.

Police say neither the bicyclist nor her bicycle had any reflective  gear. They also say alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors.

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