Bicyclist Jezniah Smith, 34, killed in collision at West Division Street and North Sacramento Avenue in Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois
Modified Date:
Sun, 09/24/2017 - 8:45pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, January 11, 2017Bicyclist Killed in Crash on Chicago's West Side
Police said the driver was heading north on Sacramento Avenue at the time the bicyclist was struck, who was riding westbound on Division Street, police said.
In 'Tragic Start To Year,' Cyclist Hit, Killed By Car In Humboldt
The cyclist was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office identified the cyclist at 34-year-old Jezniah Smith.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Jezniah Smith
City:
Chicago, ILCounty:
Cook County, ILArea:
Chicago, IL
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