Ionia County is about 40 miles east of Grand Rapids. One bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, while another died of his injuries at a nearby hospital, the sheriff’s office said. The three surviving cyclists were taken to hospitals with serious injuries, officials added. The driver of the SUV was arrested on two counts of operating while intoxicated causing death and taken to the Ionia County Jail, the sheriff’s office added. Authorities have not released the name of the driver pending charges and trial. The names of the cyclists were also not released. The investigation is ongoing, the sheriff’s office added.


title: “2 Bicyclists Killed And 3 Injured After An Suv Crossed The Center Line Authorities Say " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-16” author: “Eleonora Johnston”


Ionia County is about 40 miles east of Grand Rapids. One bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, while another died of his injuries at a nearby hospital, the sheriff’s office said. The three surviving cyclists were taken to hospitals with serious injuries, officials added. The driver of the SUV was arrested on two counts of operating while intoxicated causing death and taken to the Ionia County Jail, the sheriff’s office added. Authorities have not released the name of the driver pending charges and trial. The names of the cyclists were also not released. The investigation is ongoing, the sheriff’s office added.