82-year-old cyclist dies after Battle Creek crash

An 82-year-old Bedford Township man, identified as David Webster, died after a vehicle struck him while he was bicycling north on Helmer Road South near Cherrywood Lane in Battle Creek. Police say the southbound vehicle crossed the center line at about 2:30 p.m. First responders attempted to save Webster, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The 35-year-old Battle Creek driver stayed at the scene and spoke with investigators; no arrest has been reported, and the crash remains under investigation.