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Posted On: April 19, 2010

Pickup Truck Strikes, Kills Boy On Bicycle In Chicago

A tragic Chicago bicycle accident claimed the life of a young boy on Monday. A 12 year old boy, Kelly Ryan, was struck and killed by a pickup truck driven by Keith Kostush on the Southwest side of Chicago on Monday at 8:25 pm. The boy was headed southbound on Narragansett Avenue when the pickup truck made a right turn into his bicycle. The driver, Keith Kostush, was cited for failing to yield the right of way and negligent driving which led to the bicycle accident. Young children should be advised not to ride their bikes in the street.

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Posted On: April 18, 2010

Obama Bicycle Policy Praised By Cyclists in Chicago


Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that that the federal government is going to give bicycling the same importance as automobiles and trucks in planning and selection of federal projects. Secretary LaHood posted on a government blog: "This is the end of favoring motorized transportation at the expense of non-motorized". LaHood's blog recommends, for example, including biking and walking lanes on bridges and clearing snow from bike paths.

LaHood's announcement was praised by biking organizations such as League of American Bicyclists along with local Chicago bicyclist groups.

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Posted On: April 3, 2010

Driver Hits, Kills Bicyclist On Chicago West Side

A 48 year old man was struck and killed as he rode his bicycle across Chicago Avenue at the intersection of Lawler Avenue and Chicago Avenue in Chicago. The accident happened at 4:30 pm. The bicyclist, who was identified as Jerry Simpson, was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 5:51 p.m.

The driver of the car, Victoria Fobbs, 26, was cited with negligent driving and failure to reduce speed.

With the nice weather there have been many more bicycle accidents in Chicago. Bicyclists need to be sure to wear their helmets to avoid traumatic head injuries.

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