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Five Dead After Bicyclists Hit By Vehicle

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (CBS) -- At least five people were killed Tuesday when a group of bicyclists was struck by a vehicle, CBS affiliate WWMT reported.

Investigators told the station at least nine people were hit by a pickup truck. At least five were killed.

All of those killed were bicyclists riding down the road when a pickup truck came up behind them, and struck the group. Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Getting said the driver was a 50-year-old man from western Michigan, but would not elaborate.

The Kalamazoo Gazette reported the crash may have been a hit and run.

Multiple fatalities after bicyclists hit in Kalamazoo Co. near Markin Glen Park

Posted by News Channel 3 WWMT TV on Tuesday, June 7, 2016

The driver is in police custody.

In addition to Michigan State Police, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department and Kalamazoo Township Police were on scene, according to WWMT.

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