Bicyclist critically hurt after being hit by car on Near West Side

A man was riding his bike in the 900 block of West Madison Street Saturday evening when he was struck by a car, police said.

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A man riding a bike was critically wounded after being hit by a car April 16, 2022 on the Near West Side.

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A bicyclist was critically injured after being hit by a car Saturday night on the Near West Side.

A man was riding his bike in the 900 block of West Madison Street about 10:10 p.m. when he was struck by a silver sedan, Chicago police said.

He suffered trauma to the body and was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was in critical condition, officials said.

The driver of the sedan, a 30-year-old woman, attempted to drive away but was stopped by nearby pedestrians, police said. Authorities say she was suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance.

She was taken into custody by officers. Charges were pending.

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