Millennium Park

Cyclist dies after striking vehicle near Millennium Park

The driver of the SUV had a green light at the intersection at the time of the collision, a preliminary investigation indicated

An 18-year-old cyclist has died after he struck an SUV near Chicago’s Millennium Park Monday morning.

According to police, the teen was riding a bicycle eastbound on Randolph Street when he struck a southbound SUV in the 100 block of North Michigan Avenue.

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Police said the SUV had a green light at the intersection when the collision took place, according to the initial investigation.

The teen was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead, according to an update from Chicago police.

The driver of the SUV was issued a citation, and the department’s Major Accidents unit is investigating.

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