Chicago police issue alert on masked dirt bike rider involved in Lakefront Trail hit-and-run

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Monday, August 17, 2026 10:14AM
CPD: Masked dirt bike rider involved in Lakefront Trail hit-and-run
Chicago police have issued an alert about a masked dirt bike rider who was involved in a hit-and-run crash on the Lakefront Trial bike path in the Gold Coast last month.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have issued an alert about a masked dirt bike rider who was involved in a hit-and-run crash on the Lakefront Trail bike path in the Gold Coast last month.

The incident occurred at about 3:47 p.m. on July 20 in the 1400-block of North Lake Shore Drive.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

Police said a 45-year-old woman was cycling on the bike path when she was struck by a male suspect wearing a black ski mask and black clothing seen recklessly driving a yellow dirt bike, police said.

The woman suffered significant injuries, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Accident Investigation Unit at (312) 745-4521.

INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood

Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.