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Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run accident on East Side

The bicyclist was struck by a black SUV in the 9900 block of South Avenue L, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Updated

Chicago police are asking for the public’s help after a bicyclist was killed by a hit-and-run driver Thursday morning on the East Side.

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Pablo Rodriguez, 55, was hit by a black SUV under a viaduct in the 9900 block of South Avenue L about 6:15 a.m., Chicago police said.

The car did not stop after the crash, according to police.

Police asked anyone with information to contact the Major Accident Investigation unit at (312) 745-4521.

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