Reward Increase on Bike-Related Fatal Crash 

Date: 9/19/2024

Kalamazoo, MI:

On 7/4/24, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of N. Riverview Dr and E. B Ave in Cooper Township for a fatal traffic accident. A 39-year-old male, later identified as Justin Lambert, was on his bicycle when he was struck in the roadway by a Ford F250 or F350. The truck left the scene of the accident without identifying themselves and the 39-year-old male was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate this case. If anyone has any further information about this case, please call the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office or Silent Observer.

UPDATE:  On 9/19/24, Kalamazoo Silent Observer and Bike Friendly Kalamazoo announced that Silent Observer is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of subjects involved in this incident.  If you have any information, please submit your tip by contacting Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or through their website, www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com.  Tips can also be submitted through the free P3Tips app.

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