An 8-year-old Crystal Lake girl remains in critical condition this afternoon after she apparently struck a moving car on her bicycle Wednesday morning.
The girl was transported to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge for serious head injuries after she was found breathing, but unconscious near North and Millard avenues at around 7:35 a.m., Deputy Chief Eugene Lowery said.
She is currently undergoing surgery, and in critical condition, he said.
A 2004 Acura was traveling eastbound on North Avenue when the girl and her 12-year-old brother attempted to cross the street onto Millard Avenue, according to police. The boy safely made it across the street, but time the girl struck the left front quarter panel of the vehicle, throwing her onto the windshield of the car.
She was later transported to West Elementary School, 100 Briarwood Drive, before being flown by helicopter to Lutheran General.
She was not wearing a helmet, Lowery said. No citations have been issued.
“This appears to be a tragic accident,” he said. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the girl, her friends and family.”
The investigation is ongoing.
