Unincorporated McHenry, IL — A child is in critical condition after a crash involving an SUV and a mini electric bike occurred on July 31 in unincorporated McHenry.
According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, McHenry Fire Protection District, and LifeNet responded at about 9:50 a.m. to a crash in the 5200 block of Lake Street in unincorporated McHenry. The child, riding a Razor MX350, was struck in the intersection of N. Lake Street and West Pleasant View Drive by a 2018 Toyota Highlander.
The child was flown to Loyola Medical Center by LifeNet with life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition. The driver of the Highlander declined medical attention.
The driver of the Highlander was issued a citation for not driving on the right side of a two-lane road. The crash remains under investigation with the McHenry County Major Crash Investigation Unit and the Department of Children and Family Services. This is an open investigation that could lead to additional charges.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, both agencies are thoroughly reviewing the incident to determine the circumstances leading up to the collision. Community members have expressed concerns about road safety in the area, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and adherence to traffic regulations.
