Bicyclist injured in Galesburg hit-and-run
A woman is recovering in a hospital after a being hit by a car while riding her bike Tuesday night. The driver fled the scene and was later arrested.
The crash happened about 10 p.m. Sept. 15 on West Michigan Avenue near South Grant Street in Galesburg, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency responders took her to a hospital for treatment.
Witnesses described the vehicle’s make and model, and one provided its license plate number. Investigators found the vehicle in Kalamazoo and took a person of interest into custody.
Deputies believe speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.
Anyone with information or camera footage is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 269-383-8748. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or online.
Who pays medical bills after a Michigan bicycle hit-and-run?
An injured bicyclist’s auto insurance or qualifying household coverage may provide personal injury protection (PIP) benefits after an auto crash. These benefits can help pay for treatment without requiring the rider to prove that the driver caused the crash. Eligibility, coverage limits and exclusions still apply.
Under MCL 500.3115, a person injured outside a motor vehicle who does not have applicable coverage under the household-policy rules must seek benefits through the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
PIP medical benefits cover reasonable charges for reasonably necessary care, recovery and rehabilitation, subject to applicable limits. Michigan Legal Center’s explanation of Michigan bicycle and e-bike accident claims discusses how a rider’s insurance and household circumstances affect the search for coverage.
Get help from Michigan Legal Center
Michigan Legal Center: the Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates helps injured bicyclists with motor vehicle accident claims and no-fault insurance questions.
If you were injured in a bicycle hit-and-run, contact Michigan Legal Center to discuss your injuries and potential insurance coverage.
There is no attorney fee unless money is recovered for you. Case costs and fee terms are governed by the written fee agreement.