Michigan motorcyclist killed, passenger hurt after suspected drunk driver hits them

A man died and his passenger was injured after they were hit by a suspected drunk driver while riding a motorcycle in Genesee County on Saturday.

Michigan State Police said 61-year-old Britt Bridge, of Swartz Creek, and a 52-year-old woman, were riding on Morrish Road near Hill Road in Gaines Township. A 66-year-old Linden man driving a pickup truck crossed the center line and hit them around 11 p.m.

Bridge was killed, and his passenger suffered critical injuries.

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The pickup driver suffered minor injuries.

An investigation is ongoing.