Driver charged with killing bicyclist in Heart of Chicago hit-and-run crash, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A driver is facing charges after allegedly killing a bicyclist in a Southwest Side hit-and-run crash back in September, Chicago police said.

Police said 23-year-old Chicago man Jose Cruz is facing first-degree murder charges in connection with the Sept. 20 crash.

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Cruz was allegedly driving a Dodge pickup truck in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood's 2300-block of West 21st Place when he hit a 59-year-old man, who was riding a bike, just before 3:15 p.m.

Investigators say Cruz fled the scene northbound on Western Avenue.

Police later arrested Cruz on Thursday morning. Additional information was not immediately available.

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