Bicyclist fatally struck on Chicago’s Near South Side; driver cited for running stop sign, CPD says

CHICAGO (WLS) — A 55-year-old man was killed while riding a bicycle on Chicago’s Near South Side Saturday afternoon.

Chicago police said the bicyclist was riding westbound in the 400-block of W. 26th Street in the Armour Square neighborhood around 3:35 p.m. when he was struck by an SUV traveling in the same direction.

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The bicyclist was pinned underneath the vehicle. He was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he died, police said. His identity has not yet been released.

A 60-year-old woman was cited for failing to stop at a stop sign, as well as driving on an expired license with no insurance, according to police.