Pedestrian in crosswalk struck, killed by semi truck on SW Side: Chicago police

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 44-year-old man died after a semi truck hit him Friday afternoon on Chicago's Southwest Side, Chicago police said.

The man was in a crosswalk just after noon in the 2100-block of South Ashland Avenue in the city's Pilsen neighborhood, when the truck, that was driving south, hit him, police said.

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The man was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he died, CPD said.

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His identity was not immediately released.

Chicago police are investigating.

It was not immediately clear if the truck driver remained on the scene.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.