SUV Strikes E‑Bike in Libertyville, Two 15‑Year‑Old Girls Injured

Overview

• A grey Chevrolet Blazer traveling north struck an eastbound e‑bike just north of the Milwaukee Avenue and Winchester Road intersection at about 9:08 p.m. Tuesday, hitting two 15‑year‑old girls.
• Libertyville police said the driver had a green light as he moved through the intersection when the SUV struck the e‑bike that was crossing Milwaukee Avenue.
• Both girls were taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center and one was later transferred to Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago with life‑threatening or critical injuries while the other sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries.
• The driver of the Blazer was not hurt and authorities say the crash remained under investigation the following morning, with the Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team involved in the probe.
• Local officials and residents could review intersection safety and e‑bike rules as the investigation continues, since the incident highlights risks when motor vehicles and e‑bikes meet at signalized crossings.