A motorist failed to stop at a stop sign on South Blackstone Avenue in Avalon Park and collided with a cyclist, leaving the 47-year-old male rider in critical condition. The Chicago Police Department reported that the driver received several citations.
The crash occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on September 28, 2026, in the 8200 block of South Blackstone Avenue.
The incident adds to noted cyclist safety concerns in the South Side neighborhood of Avalon Park.