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2 people die in motorcycle hit-and-run in western Michigan

Victims include 63-year-old man and 61-year-old woman from Newaygo

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CROTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Two people riding a motorcycle were killed in a hit-and-run crash in western Michigan, state police said.

The victims were a 63-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman from Newaygo. They were hit while riding a motorcycle Saturday in Newaygo County's Croton Township, 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of Grand Rapids.

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Police said the driver fled the scene. The silver car probably has damage on the passenger side and is missing a passenger side mirror.

The car was trying to pass another vehicle when it struck the motorcycle. Anyone with information can call (231) 873-2171.

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