Motorcyclist struck, killed in West Elsdon

A 46-year-old motorcyclist was traveling north in the 5500 block of South Pulaski Road when a woman in a Chevy SUV turned left and collided with the man, police said. He died at a hospital, authorities say.

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A 46-year-old man was driving a motorcycle northbound in the 5500 block of South Pulaski Road when a woman in a Chevy SUV turned left and collided with the man, police said.

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A motorcyclist was struck and killed in a crash in West Elsdon on Sunday night, according to Chicago police.

A 46-year-old man was driving a motorcycle northbound in the 5500 block of South Pulaski Road about 7:18 p.m. when a woman in a Chevy SUV turned left and collided with the man, police said. The man was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he later died.

No other injuries were reported and the Chevy driver was cited, police said.

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