CRYSTAL LAKE, IL : Bicyclist injured in Crystal Lake crash driver cited on Wednesday, 30th October 2024

A bicyclist was injured in a crash in Crystal Lake on Wednesday afternoon.

Just after 1 p.m., police responded to a call about a crash involving a bicyclist and a vehicle near Walkup Avenue and Main Street. Initial reports suggest the bicyclist was heading east on Walkup Avenue when a northbound vehicle on Main Street struck them.

Though the bicyclist’s injuries weren't life-threatening, they were flown to a nearby hospital by helicopter as a precaution.

The driver, a 26-year-old from Wauconda, wasn’t injured but was cited for failing to reduce speed.

The Crystal Lake Police Department is continuing to investigate.

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