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Woman Killed When Motorcycle Strikes 2 Pedestrians On Lake Shore Drive

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A motorcycle struck two pedestrians crossing Lake Shore Drive near Buckingham Fountain late Monday, killing a 25-year-old woman.

Police said a motorcycle swerved between cars stopped at a red light at Lake Shore Drive and Balbo Avenue, and blew through the red light, slamming into a group of pedestrians crossing the street near Grant Park around 10:30 p.m.

One of the pedestrians, a 25-year-old woman, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

A man who also was struck was taken to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, where he was listed in serious condition Tuesday morning.

The biker, a 20-year-old man, was taken to Northwestern in serious condition. Charges were pending Tuesday morning.

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