Lake County, IL (September 7, 2024) – According to Lake County authorities, a bicyclist was killed Friday night, September 6, after a collision in Wadsworth, Illinois.
Per the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived at the scene on Dilleys Road just south of Wadsworth Road for a report of a person down just before midnight. Upon arrival, they found a woman dead in the roadway. The age of the victim was not released.
The victim suffered trauma that was consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Preliminary investigation by the sheriff’s crash investigators believe the woman was riding a bicycle northbound on Dilleys Road when she was struck from behind by a northbound GMC SUV. She was thrown from the bicycle, which became lodged under the SUV, as the driver fled from the scene.
The woman was then struck by a southbound Hyundai Elantra driven by a 23-year-old man from Waukegan. However, the second driver cooperated with the investigation. Later on, a witness told authorities they saw a GMC SUV dragging a bicycle eastbound on Wadsworth Road. The car was identified and located parked at a residence in Winthrop Harbor, with damage consistent with a hit-and-run crash.
The vehicle was seized, and crash investigators have identified the suspected driver of that vehicle, a 32-year-old man from Winthrop Harbor. No other details about the drivers involved or the events leading up to the incident were released, but an inquiry into the accident remains active.
Our deepest condolences are with the deceased woman’s family at this time.
Bicycle Accidents in Illinois
Accidents involving walkers, bicyclists, scooter riders, and others on foot or two wheels result in tens of thousands of injuries nationwide, with an alarming proportion of these incidents occurring across the state of Illinois and in the greater Chicagoland area. However, there may be several legal options available after a victim is hit and injured or killed by a negligent party.
At Ankin Law, our bicycle accident attorneys can assist you in obtaining compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. Over several decades, our Chicago-area bicycle accident lawyers have successfully obtained compensation for local clients. As one of Illinois’s largest personal injury law firms, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements.
To assist you in winning your case, our team combines the expertise, experience, and knowledge of more than eighty personal injury lawyers, pedestrian accident attorneys, and support staff. When you work with our lawyers, you will have access to premier medical professionals, collision investigators, and accident reconstructionists on our side, all of whom can assist you in establishing fault and securing just compensation for your injuries. Please contact our personal injury lawyers in Lake County at 844-600-0000 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about your options.
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