Monroe bicyclist hit, killed by pickup truck driver while riding along Telegraph

MONROE COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A bicyclist was hit and killed by a pickup truck driver while riding Monday night in Monroe County.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the victim, a 66-year-old Monroe Man, was riding near the paved shoulder of northbound N. Telegraph Road south of Newport in Frenchtown Township when he was hit by a Ford F-150 at 5:39 p.m.

Authorities said the victim was not wearing a helmet and was wearing dark clothing. He was in critical condition after the crash, but he died Tuesday, authorities said. 

Investigators said the driver, Cody N. Vukas, 32, of New Boston, was not speeding, but they said drugged driving was a suspected factor.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 734-240-7541 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.