Dirt biker Carlos J. Nelson Jr., 27, struck and killed by car that fled scene on South Kimbark Avenue in Chicago, Illinois
Modified Date:
Wed, 07/12/2023 - 6:23amAccident Date:
Monday, April 26, 2021
Dirt Biker Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Marynook
Police said the 27-year-old man was riding a dirt bike, near Kimbark and Kenwood avenues around 7:30 p.m., when a Kia crashed into him and drove off.
Authorities identify dirt bike rider killed in South Side hit-and-run
Nelson, who lived in Chatham, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. An autopsy found he died of multiple injuries from the crash and ruled his death an accident.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Carlos J. Nelson Jr.
Roadway:
South Kimbark AvenueCity:
Chicago, ILCounty:
Cook County, ILArea:
Chicago, IL
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