Bicyclist killed in crash

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Hesperia man died while riding a bicycle on East M 20 near South 176th Avenue Friday night, May 9, following a crash with a pickup truck.

The victim was identified as Aaron Andreas, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.

“Unfortunately, I have to pass along information of a fatal crash from over the weekend in Oceana County,” stated Sheriff Mast.

The crash occurred at 9:42 p.m.

“On the above listed time and date, Oceana County deputies were dispatched to an accident involving a Chevrolet pickup truck and a bicyclist. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies found that medical first responders were attempting to give aid to the cyclist who was lying in the ditch. The cyclist is a 57-year-old Hesperia man. Aid was attempted at the scene but was unsuccessful.

“Deputies then located the driver of the 2015 Chevrolet pickup — he was a 42-year-old Hesperia man. He stated he’d been traveling westbound on M 20 when the crash happened. It was dark at the time of the crash, and the driver stated he thought he hit a deer. He stopped to investigate when he found the bike and rider along the road. The driver then contacted a nearby residence to have them call 911.

“Drugs, alcohol and speed are not believed to be involved in this accident,” said the sheriff. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Oceana Life EMS, Ferry Fire/Rescue and Mason County Sheriff’s accident investigators.

“The incident is still under investigation. Please keep the victim and his family in your thoughts.”

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