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Hit-and-Run SUV Driver Critically Injured Cyclist Sorin Coneac, 17, in Lincoln Square
Bike community members identified the victim, a youth who has been active with a local bike selling discussion group.
July 29, 2019
Courier German Catalan-Cortez Killed in Blue Line Incident, 3 Cyclists Injured Last Week
Catalan Cortez was the second cyclist killed after falling onto 'L' tracks in the last two years.
July 23, 2019
It’s Been a Bad Week for Hit-and-Run Violence Against Bike and Scooter Riders
There were way too many incidents in which perpetrators committed violence on vulnerable road users and fled the scene.
June 25, 2019
Driver, 90, Strikes Two Cyclists in West Town, Police Arrest One of the Cyclists
As the elderly motorist was striking the cyclists, one of them smashed his windshield. The cyclist was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor, but the driver got off with a moving violation.
April 24, 2019
Driver Fleeing in Stolen Car Seriously Injured Cyclist in Terrifying Avondale Crash
A young father who was transporting his daughters on a cargo bike says the driver nearly struck them seconds before the crash.
September 5, 2018
Why the Driver Who “Left-Hooked” a Tiki Bartender on Her Bike Deserved a Ticket
In addition to being a bicycle advocate, I’m a longtime tiki bar aficionado. So few things make me angrier than a reckless driver seriously injuring a tiki bartender on her bike, and not even getting a traffic citation.
August 22, 2018
Another Cyclist Struck at Madison/Halsted, a Week After Angela Park Was Killed There
Fortunately the second bike rider was uninjured, but this latest collision is a symptom of dangerous conditions at this location.
August 17, 2018
Navy Pier Flyover Wouldn’t Have Prevented Yesterday’s Bike Crash at Grand/LSD
Details released by police today indicate that the bike bridge wouldn’t have made a difference in this case.
April 26, 2017
Justice for South Side Dad Who Was Right-Hooked in 31st Street Protected Lane
There’s some good news in the case of Andrew Berg, a South Side father who was struck and injured by a right-turning driver while bicycling in the 31st Street protected bike lane last May. After suing the driver and winning the case in arbitration, yesterday he received a settlement to cover his hospital bills, pain and suffering, and damage to his cycle.
March 3, 2017
Once Again, Police Assume a Bike Crash Was Solely the Victim’s Fault
After a bike crash was inadvertently captured by a news crew, police ticketed the cyclist for blowing a red. But closer examination shows the cabbie may have disregarded his signal as well.
February 28, 2017
