12:48 AM Mon, Nov 15, 2021 4 years ago

One cyclist killed near 748 W 52ND ST in New City

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A cyclist was killed after a Monday early morning hit-and-run collision in New City on November 15, 2021 at 12:48 AM.

The crash occurred near 748 W 52ND ST, on a one-way road. The posted speed limit was 25 mph. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was clear, and the roadway was dry. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.

A vehicle of unknown make was involved in the crash. The police report did not have details about the driver.

A 59-year-old man (cyclist) was not wearing a helmet; he was killed.

Police were notified at 12:48 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 640th injurious crash reported in November 2021, and the 14,421st injurious crash reported in 2021. It was the 131st fatal crash for 2021.

Where it happened

748 W 52ND ST

Neighborhood: New City
Ward: 20th Ward
Nearest streets: W 52ND ST

Street view: 41.7999° N, 87.6448° W

2 people and 1 vehicle

Vehicle of unknown make

Unit number: 1

Driver: unknown age person Uninjured

State: XX

Cyclist: 59-year-old man Killed

Safety Equipment: HELMET NOT USED
Physical Condition: REMOVED BY EMS
Reported Visibility: NOT OBSCURED
Location: IN ROADWAY
Visibility: NO CONTRASTING CLOTHING
Hospital: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
City: CHICAGO
State: IL

Reported Conditions

Crash type: CYCLIST
Primary cause: UNABLE TO DETERMINE
Weather: CLEAR
Lighting: DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
Road surface: DRY
Road defect: NO DEFECTS
Trafficway: ONE-WAY
Traffic control: NO CONTROLS
Speed limit: 25 MPH

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