A man riding a bicycle was killed early Easter Sunday after a red SUV slammed into him on Chicago’s Southwest Side, then collided with another car moments later. Two women were also hurt in the wreck, including a passenger who was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police say the driver of the red SUV ran from the scene on foot before officers arrived.
How the crash unfolded
Chicago police told ABC7 Chicago the collision happened at about 1:20 a.m. in the 6300 block of S. Kedzie Avenue, when a red SUV allegedly ignored a traffic signal, hit a man on a bicycle, and then struck a southbound silver car. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet reported. A 22-year-old woman who had been a passenger in the red SUV was rushed to Christ Hospital in critical condition, while a 60-year-old occupant of the silver car was treated at the scene. Police said the driver of the red SUV ran away on foot before officers arrived, and no other details were immediately available.
Where this fits in Chicago’s safety picture
Hit-and-run crashes remain a persistent danger on Chicago streets even as city data show traffic deaths have dropped in recent years. Streetsblog Chicago and other local reporting have documented a decline in pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities in 2025, while coverage has warned that shrinking safety budgets could threaten that progress. City officials and advocates are watching budget moves closely as CDOT’s small-project funding is scaled back.
What the law says
Under Illinois law, a driver who fails to stop and report a crash that results in death can face felony charges and a multiyear prison term. The duties after a crash and potential penalties are spelled out in the Illinois Vehicle Code at 625 ILCS 5/11-401.
Investigation and how to help
Authorities said the driver fled on foot and investigators from the Major Accident Investigation Unit are handling the case. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the CPD Major Accident Investigation Unit at (312) 745-4521, per Chicago Police Department community alerts, or submit an anonymous tip to Cook County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-535-7867 or via CPDTip.com.
Next steps
Details remain limited as investigators continue to work the case, and police have not released the cyclist’s name pending family notification. We will update this post when officials release additional information.
