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Joshua Anleu Buendia, 16, fatally struck in Portage Park, was one of five people killed while biking in Chicago this year
His case was one of three Chicagoland bike fatalities reported by local news outlets this week.
October 26, 2023
Over a month after a driver fatally struck Donald Heggemann on bike, fled, and failed DUI test, felony charges filed
Physically protected bike lanes, which are becoming more common in our city, might have prevented Heggemann's tragic death.
October 24, 2023
John Kezdy, 64, singer of The Effigies, died after bike crash with delivery van stopped in bike lane
According to police, Kezdy was biking north on Sheridan Road in Glencoe when he collided with the vehicle.
August 27, 2023
Case of driver, 92, critically injuring bike rider at Valley Line Trail/Devon intersection raises multiple issues
Are RRFB signals really a good approach for trail safety? And why does Chicago have policies that force elderly people to drive?
August 24, 2023
Officer turning left in SUV collided with oncoming teen bike rider in W. Humboldt Park
If the officer chose to make a left after their light turned red, or failed to yield to oncoming bike traffic, do they deserve some blame?
July 31, 2023
