Bicyclist killed by Amtrak train in Kalamazoo, media reports say

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Michigan
intersection of Stadium Drive and Oliver Street near Western Michigan University
Incident type
Bicycle

Summary

Bicycle Crash Michigan Today in Michigan: A man riding a bicycle was killed by an Amtrak train en route from Chicago to Pontiac on Monday at approximately 9:30 p.m. Train 354 made contact with the person on the track west of Kalamazoo as the bicyclist attempted to cross the railroad tracks at the intersection of Stadium Drive and Oliver Street near Western Michigan University. The man, whose name and age were not immediately released, died after being struck by the train. There were no reported injuries to the approximately 264 passengers or crew members, and the train continued east after a delay of one hour and 22 minutes.

Original reporting

Bicyclist killed by Amtrak train in Kalamazoo, media reports say

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