16-Year-Old Boy Killed by SUV in Armada Township Crash

A 16-year-old boy was struck and killed by a 2018 Jeep Compass while riding his bicycle early Friday morning on Armada Ridge Road near True Road in Armada Township, Michigan. The driver, a 66-year-old man from Memphis, Michigan, was attempting to pass another vehicle when the collision occurred. The teen was transported to a hospital where he later died from his injuries, and no other injuries were reported. Michigan State Police are investigating the crash, which highlights a series of recent fatal bicycle-related incidents in the region. Armada Area Schools confirmed the victim was a sophomore and have activated a crisis response plan, offering counseling to students and staff affected by the tragedy. This incident contributes to the ongoing concern about road safety, as Michigan has seen 688 fatalities on its roadways so far this year, including several involving bicyclists.