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

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.