MADISON COUNTY, Ill. – A driver was cited for DUI after fatally striking a cyclist Tuesday evening in Livingston.
The accident occurred a little after 7:45 p.m. Tuesday evening on West Frontage Road at Oak Street.
According to the Illinois State Police, the cyclist and vehicle were both travelling south on West Frontage Road in the same direction when the vehicle struck the cyclist.
The person on the bicycle was transported to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. The driver of the vehicle did not suffer any injuries.
At the scene, the driver of the vehicle was cited with DUI for the crash. The roadway remained closed for a long period of time as officials investigated before opening back up around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning.
The names of the victim and suspect were not released.
