Pedestrian struck, killed by car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Police said an unidentified male ran into traffic and was struck by the driver of a Toyota Prius that was heading northbound.
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Police said an unidentified male ran into traffic and was struck by the driver of a Toyota Prius that was heading northbound.
Chicago police said a male, whose age was not released, was driving in the southbound lanes when he lost control of the vehicle after a tire blew out and struck a tree.
The crash happened just before 3:30 a.m. in the 4600 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
The ghost bike was set up in April 2022 on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Grant Park for Gerardo Marciales.
The ghost bike was set up in April 2022 on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Grant Park for Gerardo Marciales.
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The victim suffered trauma to the body and died at the scene.
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The driver was heading northbound when he swerved to avoid hitting another car, causing him to hit a curb and then a light pole before coming to a stop, police said.
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Chicago police say a 35-year-old man was driving an Acura in the southbound lanes when his car stalled near the shoulder. When he got out, he was hit by a driver in the SUV, police said.
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The driver was taken to the hospital after the crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, and later died at the hospital.
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