Bicyclist killed in crash in St. Charles
Posted October 26, 2023 1:00 am
A bicyclist was killed Tuesday night in a crash in St. Charles.
According to police, it happened at 9:08 p.m. in the 1300 block of West Main Street.
A Jeep Wrangler was driving east in the left eastbound lane. Bicyclist Rafael Hernandez-Villa, 61, of St. Charles, was traveling west in the center dual turn lane and turned into the path of the Wrangler, police said.
There were no lights or lamps on the bicycle, and Hernandez-Villa was wearing dark clothing, according to police. He was not wearing a helmet.
No citations have been issued. Police are still investigating and are asking anyone who saw the crash to call investigators at (630) 377-4435.
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