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One cyclist killed near 4550 W LAKE ST in Garfield Park

A cyclist was killed after a Sunday early morning hit-and-run collision in Garfield Park on September 1, 2019 at 3:00 AM.

The crash occurred near 4550 W LAKE ST, on an undivided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was rainy, and the roadway was wet. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.

A vehicle of unknown make was heading west. The police report did not have details about the male driver.

A 56-year-old man (cyclist) was not wearing a helmet; he was killed.

Police were notified at 3:00 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 9th injurious crash reported in September 2019, and the 10,718th injurious crash reported in 2019. It was the 68th fatal crash for 2019.

Where it happened

4550 W LAKE ST

Neighborhood
Garfield Park
Nearest streets
N KENTON AVE· W LAKE ST

Street view: 41.8864° N, 87.7402° W

2 people and 1 vehicle

Vehicle of unknown make
Travel direction
W
First contact point
OTHER
Plate state
IL
Unit number
1
Driver: unknown age male Uninjured
Cyclist: 56-year-old man Killed
Safety Equipment
HELMET NOT USED
Visibility
NO CONTRASTING CLOTHING
Hospital
MT SINAI
City
CHICAGO
State
IL

Reported Conditions

Crash type
CYCLIST
Primary cause
UNABLE TO DETERMINE
Weather
RAIN
Lighting
DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
Road surface
WET
Road defect
NO DEFECTS
Trafficway
NOT DIVIDED
Traffic control
NO CONTROLS
Speed limit
30 MPH
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