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Wife Killed, Husband Seriously Injured Riding Tandem Bike Struck By Car

EATON COUNTY (WWJ) - The mild winter temperatures had many people outdoors over the weekend -- for one couple -- a bike ride turned into heartbreaking tragedy.

Authorities in Eaton County say one woman is dead, one man seriously injured after being struck by a car while they were riding a tandem bike on Saturday.

Police say a car struck Richard Pulliam, 66, and his wife Shelly, 65, while they were biking along Battle Creek Road and Cronk Highway -- the car and the bike were traveling northbound -- Shelly died at the scene.

Richard Pulliam is said to be in serious condition at Sparrow Hospital.

No details on what charges, if any, will be filed against the driver of the car.

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