Riley O'Neil, CDOT Chicago employee known for bike safety work, killed in semi crash while cycling on Halsted Street in Bridgeport - ABC7 Chicago

Published
June 07, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Halsted Street in Bridgeport
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Incident type
Semi truck, E-bike, Crash

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Chicago Illinois in Chicago, Illinois: Riley O'Neil, a Chicago Department of Transportation employee advocating for bike safety, was killed while cycling on Halsted Street in Bridgeport, Illinois. The fatal crash occurred around 3 p.m. on Friday when witnesses reported that the driver of a parked vehicle opened their car door, causing O'Neil to fall into traffic. He was subsequently struck by a passing semi-truck traveling behind him. Police cited the car's driver for multiple violations.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Riley O'Neil Unknown Fatal
unknown At-fault party

Original reporting

Riley O'Neil, CDOT Chicago employee known for bike safety work, killed in semi crash while cycling on Halsted Street in Bridgeport - ABC7 Chicago

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