In a disturbing event in Northlake, west of Chicago, two teenagers were hospitalized after a hit-and-run incident while they were riding their bicycles. The crash took place in a residential area near Roy and Lyndale Avenues around 8:25 p.m. Wednesday night, according to NBC Chicago. A surveillance video captured the moment when a white sedan, purported to have tinted windows and chrome rims, disregarded the stop sign and collided with the teenagers.
"One bike was tore up on the side. The other was over there, and I was like, 'Oh my God,” neighbor Juan Payan said in a statement obtained by NBC Chicago. The two individuals, both 15-years-old, were immediately taken to a nearby hospital. One of the teens, who had been wearing a helmet, was released from the hospital, while the other remains in critical condition, as confirmed by police.
Further investigations led to the discovery and recovery of the vehicle thought to be involved in the accident. By Friday morning, the owner of the vehicle was taken into custody as a person of interest, although their identity has not been disclosed by authorities. No additional details were made available, and the investigation continues to be underway.
The car, described in another report by CBS News as possibly an older model Toyota Camry or Lexus ES 320, was further noted to have a sunroof. Both children were being treated at Loyola University Medical Center for serious, unspecified injuries amid growing community concern over traffic safety in the suburban neighborhood.
