67 Year Old Bicyclist Killed By Driver In Crystal Lake

A 67 year old bicyclist was killed yesterday in Crystal Lake when he was struck by the driver of a SUV on U.S. Route 14, according to The Chicago Tribune.  The cyclist, Gordon McClain, was allegedly crossing the road from north to south when a 48 year old motorist in a 2012 Nissan Murano, driving east on Route 14, collided with him. The incident occurred at around 5:45 p.m. Monday near the intersection with Illinois Route 31.  The busy area serves as an access way between residential neighborhoods and numerous shopping and eating destinations.  Windwood Park in also located nearby.

Mr. McClain was dead at the scene due to severe head injuries, according to The Tribune.  He had not been wearing a helmet. Illinois law does not require bicyclists to wear helmets.

8 Year Old Girl Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Crystal Lake

An 8 year old girl suffered serious head injuries yesterday morning as she rode her bicycle on a quiet residential street in Crystal Lake.  At around 7:35 a.m. the girl was riding across North Avenue toward Millard Avenue with her 12 year old brother when she was struck by a 2004 Acura traveling east on North.  The impact threw the girl onto the windshield of the car, rendering her unconscious.  She was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.  It was not been reported how fast the car was traveling at the time of the incident.