Joni Beaudry, 55, killed in bicycle collision at Central Road and Weller Lane in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Modified Date:
Fri, 06/10/2016 - 8:31amAccident Date:
Thursday, June 9, 2016Mount Prospect woman dies after being struck by SUV while on bike at crosswalk
According to a news release from Mount Prospect police, Joni Beaudry, 55, activated the crossing signal and began to cross north on Central Road after vehicles in the eastbound curb lane stopped. But a Lexus SUV in the eastbound median lane did not stop and struck Beaudry, police said.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Joni Beaudry
Hanna Burzynska
Roadway:
Central Road and Weller LaneCity:
Mount Prospect, ILCounty:
Cook County, ILArea:
Chicago, IL
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