Bicyclist Carlos Medina of Logan Square killed in Skokie hit-and-run crash, police say

SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in north suburban Skokie Tuesday night, police said.

Police responded at about 10:35 p.m. to the crash in the 3500-block of Oakton Street.

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A 37-year-old man, now identified by family as Carlos Medina, riding a bicycle was struck by a car in the center lane of Oakton Street and fell to the ground when he was struck by a car in the curb lane, police said.

One driver remained on the scene, but the other continued driving eastbound on Oakton Street.

Medina was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Relatives said he worked as a CTA electrician and enjoyed riding his bike to work. He lived his entire life on the same Logan Square block.

"I'm still shocked. I still can't believe it," said Junior Hernandez, cousin.

"He wanted to retire with CTA," said his sister Maria Medina. "He was just a good, hardworking guy. It's unbelievable. Unthinkable. Unbelievable."

Police said the fleeing car was described as a dark-colored vehicle.

"To that person, I hope you find it in you to come forward. Take responsibility for what you did," Medina's sister said.

Relatives said Medina began working for CTA in January after training tirelessly.

"When he told me he was joining the union, he was testing and reading books and going through like blueprints and stuff. I was proud of him," Hernandez said.

The NORTAF MCAT (North Regional Major Crimes Task Force, Major Crash Assistance Team) is investigating the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to call Skokie police at (847) 982-5900.