Leroy Carl Lawson Obituary – The bicyclist who tragically lost their life in a hit-and-run incident on Saturday evening in Kalamazoo has been identified by the local police. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has named the victim as Leroy Carl Lawson, a 60-year-old resident of Kalamazoo.
Upon receiving reports of a body in the roadway on Mills Street near Oneil Street at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers promptly arrived at the scene. They discovered a severely injured body and a bicycle in close proximity, leading them to suspect a hit-and-run incident.
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has initiated an investigation into the matter, with detectives diligently working to gather information and uncover the truth behind this tragic event. If anyone was in the vicinity of Mills Street, between King Highway and E Michigan Avenue, around 10 p.m. that night, they are urged to contact the KDPS at 269.337.8139 or Silent Observer at 269.343.2100.
Let us hope that through the collective efforts of law enforcement and the cooperation of the community, justice will be served and the responsible party will be held accountable for their actions.
