Illinois

Child Killed in Accident at West Leland Ave in Chicago, IL

Published on: June 10, 2022

Date of Accident
June 9, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

W Leland Ave, Uptown, Chicago, IL, USA

What Happened

Cook County Police are investigating a collision that killed a child at West Leland Ave in Chicago, IL on June 9th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 8 a.m. According to investigators, a woman was riding a bicycle with a 3-year-old toddle on a back seat when it collided with a semi-truck. Police say the bike was between a Com-Ed truck and the semi-truck in a bike lane. The child was taken to an area hospital with injuries she died from. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Cook County Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Bicycle
Road/Highway
West Leland Ave
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided with a bicycle

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