Evanston

Chicago man riding motorcycle killed in crash with SUV in Evanston

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A 48-year-old Chicago man riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash with a SUV in Evanston late Tuesday afternoon, local authorities said.

According to police, a collision between a motorcycle and a Toyota RAV4 occurred at around 5:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Asbury Avenue, leading to traffic disruptions on the thoroughfare between Howard Street and Oakton Street.

Police said the driver of the RAV4, a 32-year-old Chicago man, was uninjured in the crash and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

The 48-year-old man motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing, with police stating that impairment does not appear to be a factor at this time.

There is currently no further information available.

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