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Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing On Lake Shore Drive

CHICAGO (STMW) - A motorcyclist was injured after apparently crashing into an embankment off Lake Shore Drive near North Avenue Beach Tuesday night.

The crash happened at 8:01 p.m. at 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr., police News Affairs Officer Darryl Baety said.

A motorcyclist apparently lost control and crashed into an embankment, according to unconfirmed dispatch reports. He was apparently in "grave" condition.

A Fire Media Affairs spokesman could not immediately provide the man's condition.

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