A 61-year-old man died in a hit-and-run crash in the 800 block of East Michigan Avenue, in the area of Post Park.
Battle Creek Police were called to the area at 7:13 p.m. and found the man in the roadway. First responders attempted lifesaving measures, but pronounced the man dead at the scene.
The man was riding a bicycle, and both he and the suspect vehicle traveled westbound on East Michigan before the crash.
As police investigated, they found nearby the vehicle and suspect, a 36-year-old Battle Creek man. He is in the Calhoun County Jail for driving-related offenses. Police will not release additional information until after his arraignment.
The Battle Creek Fire Department and LifeCare Ambulance also responded and helped at the scene.
If anyone was in the area at the time of the crash and has additional information that might help police, please call the non-emergency number, 269-781-0911 or Silent Observer, 269-964-3888.