A 33-year-old motorcyclist died early Friday after colliding with a car at a Northwest Side intersection, according to Chicago police. The rider was taken to Lutheran General Hospital and later pronounced dead. The crash happened about 3:30 a.m. in the 4400 block of North Cumberland Avenue in the Dunning neighborhood and also injured the driver of a Toyota Prius.
Crash details from police
As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, police said the southbound motorcycle ran a red light and struck an eastbound Toyota Prius in the intersection. The paper reports the Prius driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Resurrection Hospital in fair condition. Chicago police said the Major Accidents Investigation Unit has opened a probe into the crash.
Motorcycle safety context
NHTSA's 2022 data show 6,218 motorcyclists were killed that year, about 15% of all traffic fatalities, according to NHTSA. The agency also reports motorcyclists have a far higher fatality rate per vehicle miles traveled than passenger vehicle occupants, highlighting the particular danger riders face on city streets.
Investigation underway
Chicago police have not released the rider's name and said the crash remains under active investigation. Additional details were limited as of Friday morning, and the Chicago Sun-Times reports police are handling the case through their Major Accidents Investigation Unit.
