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One cyclist killed near 3730 W LAKE ST in Garfield Park

A cyclist was killed after a Saturday early morning hit-and-run collision in Garfield Park on February 29, 2020 at 12:35 AM.

The crash occurred near 3730 W LAKE ST, on an undivided road. The posted speed limit was 30 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 2014 Chrysler 300 was heading west. The police report did not have details about the male driver.

An unknown age male (cyclist) was not wearing a helmet and he was partially ejected. The police report described him as crossing the roadway where there were no traffic controls; he was killed.

Police were notified at 12:39 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 1,127th injurious crash reported in February 2020, and the 2,336th injurious crash reported in 2020. It was the 16th fatal crash for 2020.

Where it happened

3730 W LAKE ST

Neighborhood
Garfield Park
Nearest streets
W LAKE ST

Street view: 41.8852° N, 87.7197° W

2 people and 1 vehicle

2014 Chrysler 300
Vehicle type
PASSENGER
Maneuver
STRAIGHT AHEAD
Travel direction
W
First contact point
FRONT
Vehicle defect
NONE
Plate state
IL
Unit number
1
Driver: unknown age male Uninjured
Reported Action
OTHER
Cyclist: unknown age male Killed
Safety Equipment
HELMET NOT USED
Ejection
PARTIALLY EJECTED
Physical Condition
REMOVED BY EMS
Action
CROSSING - NO CONTROLS (NOT AT INTERSECTION)
Location
IN ROADWAY
Visibility
NO CONTRASTING CLOTHING
Hospital
STROGER

Reported Conditions

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