Jose Velasquez, 16, dies after being struck by truck turning into driveway while riding his bike on South Ashland Avenue in Chicago, Illinois
Modified Date:
Wed, 07/12/2023 - 6:23amAccident Date:
Friday, December 10, 2021
Bicyclists Honor Teen Killed By Driver While Riding
Dozens of people turned out at a memorial along the 606 Trail for Jose Velasquez. It’s one of the places the 16-year-old loved to ride with his friends.
Jose Velásquez, 16, is the latest bike rider killed by a turning trucker who failed to yield
According to Police News Affairs, on Friday, December 10, at about 10:20 a.m., the truck driver was traveling south on 4000 block of South Ashland Avenue and made a right turn into a driveway, striking Velásquez, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Jose Velasquez
Roadway:
South Ashland AvenueCity:
Chicago, ILCounty:
Cook County, ILArea:
Chicago, IL
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