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Bicyclist Critically Injured in Aurora After SUV Struck Her at Montgomery and Walcott

Police have opened an investigation into how the crosswalk collision occurred.

Overview

  • The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday near the Montgomery Road and Walcott Street intersection in Aurora.
  • Police say the woman was crossing Montgomery Road from a nearby bike path when she was hit in the crosswalk.
  • A red Chevrolet SUV driven by a 64-year-old man struck the bicyclist, and the driver was uninjured and stayed at the scene.
  • The victim was first taken to a local hospital in critical condition and was later airlifted to Loyola University Medical Center for advanced care.
  • Portions of Montgomery Road and Walcott Street were closed for hours as investigators worked the scene, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Aurora Police Traffic Division.