AURORA, Ill. – A serene evening on Aurora’s far east side turned into a nightmare when a nine-year-old bicyclist was struck by a truck, leaving the community in shock and the young victim with serious injuries.
The heart-wrenching incident occurred yesterday around 5:44 p.m. at the intersection of E. New York St. and Kautz Rd. The young cyclist, whose identity remains protected, was immediately rushed to a local hospital with grave injuries.
Aurora Police dedicated Traffic Division swiftly arrived, utilizing state-of-the-art drone technology to meticulously recreate a 3D digital map of the tragic scene. This innovative approach allows investigators to delve deep into the details of the incident, piecing together the puzzle of how this unfortunate accident occurred.
An investigation into the crash remains ongoing. No charges have been announced in the incident. Anyone without vital information about the incident are urged to contact the authorities at 630-256-5330.
