A 12-year-old Chicago cyclist was struck by a car on Chicago South Side in the South Chicago neighborhood. This is a sequence of events that unfortunately happens often on the densely populated streets of Chicago. This particular instance raises the
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The Duty of "Due Care" in the Chicago Municipal Code and Illinois Vehicle Code
The City of Chicago has garnered a great deal of attention for its efforts in making Chicago more friendly to cyclists. A large part of the city’s efforts have been in enacting new laws designed to try and protect bicyclists.…
Bartlett Woman Killed In Elgin Hit-and-Run
Another Chicago-area cyclist has been killed in a hit-and-run. This most recent tragedy unfolded this past Tuesday in Elgin when a reckless driver struck and killed one cyclist and left another critically injured.According to the Chicago Tribune and the Elgin…
13-Year Old Niles Bicyclist Killed In Crash By Marked Bike Route
13-year-old Sam Yousif of Niles died after he was struck by the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck while riding his bike in Niles. On July 16, 2020, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that the teenage boy was crossing at…
Walter Williams, Jr., Chicago Bicyclist, 72, Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash In Lawndale
Late Monday night, a Chicago bicyclist tragically lost his life as a result of the injuries sustained when he was struck while bicycling on Chicago’s West Side. News outlets are reporting that 72-year-old Walter Williams, Jr. was hit in the…
Vigil to Be Held for Isaac Martinez, a 13-year Old Cyclist Killed In A Hit And Run
Tragedy has again struck the family of a Chicago cyclist. This time the tragedy is compounded by the fact that the bicyclist was a 13-year old boy. On Sunday, June 28th, a driver struck Isaac Martinez while the boy was…
Chicago Cyclist Critically Injured in Right Hook Crash with City of Chicago Truck
A female Chicago bicyclist was struck by a City of Chicago as she turned from Milwaukee Avenue onto Belmont in the Avondale neighborhood. This tragically appears to be yet another “right hook” collision involving a Chicago bicyclist and a commercial…
Waukegan Police Search For Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Bicyclist
A man cycling in north suburban Waukegan was fatally struck this past Thursday at the 3600 block of North Lewis Avenue, local news sources report. Officers were called at around 11:30p.m. and arrived to find an injured man lying…
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Details "Countermeasures" to Address Bicyclist Injuries and Deaths
“Bicyclist Safety on US Roadways: Crash Risks and Countermeasures”The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published a recent report to bring society up to speed regarding its interpretation of bicyclists’ safety in the United States. While increased access to bicycles…
Chicago Cyclist Andrew Peterson Killed In Collision In South Loop
Chicago bicyclist Andrew Peterson has passed away as a result of injuries sustained when he was struck by a motor vehicle while bicycling in Chicago’s South Loop. News outlets are reporting that the bicyclist was struck on Wednesday as he…