Police said the SUV driver was cited, and the crash came a day after a separate fatal e-scooter collision in Bridgeport.
CHICAGO, IL - November 6, 2026
A 67-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with an SUV at Peterson and Jersey Avenue on Chicago's Northwest Side early Friday, according to Chicago police. The incident has renewed attention on safety concerns involving e-bikes and e-scooters.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Location: Intersection of Peterson and Jersey Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
- Type of crash: Collision between an e-bike and an SUV
- Vehicles involved: E-bike and SUV
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (the e-bike rider)
- Responding agencies: Chicago police
- Reported by: ABC7 Chicago
Crash Overview
Chicago police responded shortly after 4:30 a.m. Friday to the crash at Peterson and Jersey Avenue. Police said the rider, a 67-year-old man, was on an e-bike when it collided with an SUV at the intersection.
After being transported to St. Francis Hospital, the rider died. According to investigators, the SUV's driver received a citation tied to failing to reduce speed. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, and reports do not describe any other findings.
Earlier, shortly after midnight on Thursday, a Chicago police patrol vehicle struck a 39-year-old man riding an e-scooter in Bridgeport, and that rider also died. The e-bike crash took place the following day. Investigations into both crashes are ongoing.
Local and industry reactions followed. Ald. Debra Silverstein, whose 50th Ward includes the e-bike crash location, expressed condolences and said the circumstances are still under investigation. AAA spokesperson Molly Hart said e-bike and e-scooter use has grown among people of all ages and that AAA has launched a campaign on the associated risks. Separately, Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed a law that sets rules for who may ride, how fast, and where these devices may be used. It takes effect in January.