A 37-year-old Skokie cyclist was killed in a traffic crash after being struck by two vehicles on Oakton Street late Tuesday evening, according to Skokie police.
Police responded to a traffic crash in the 3500 block of Oakton Street on Tuesday at 10:35 p.m. Police said a 37-year-old male bicyclist was struck once by a vehicle traveling eastbound in the center lane of Oakton Street. The cyclist fell to the ground and a second vehicle traveling eastbound in the curb lane of Oakton Street struck the cyclist a second time. The cyclist was transported to the hospital but did not survive his injuries.
Police said one of the drivers remained at the scene, but the other left in their vehicle. The fleeing vehicle was described as a dark-colored vehicle.
The North Regional Major Crimes Task Force and Major Crash Assistance Team were activated and are assisting the Skokie Police Department with the investigation.
The public is asked to contact the department at (847) 982-5900 if they have any information regarding the incident.
