Fatal Bicycle Accident in Chicago's Loop: 18-Year-Old Cyclist Killed

A fatal accident involving a bicyclist and an SUV occurred in Chicago's Loop on Monday morning, May 26, 2025, at approximately 4:53 a.m. The 18-year-old bicyclist, who was riding a Divvy bike with two others, was struck by a southbound GMC Hummer SUV at the intersection of North Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street. Police confirmed that the SUV had a green light at the time of the accident. "We have the pod cameras. The SUV had the green light. The bike went against it," stated a source to Crimeisdown.com. The bicyclist was rushed to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition but was later pronounced dead. While the driver of the SUV was not at fault, they received a citation. The Chicago Police Department's Major Accidents Unit is investigating the incident. The victim's identity is being withheld pending family notification. This tragic event underscores the importance of road safety for both motorists and cyclists in urban environments.