Woman riding bicycle struck by car, critically injured in Aurora

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- A woman riding a bicycle was struck by a car and critically injured Thursday afternoon in Aurora, police said.

The crash occurred at about 4:30 p.m. in the area of Montgomery Road and Walcott Street.

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Police said the bicyclist was traveling on the bike path and was struck while crossing Montgomery Road.

The woman was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later transferred to another facility for advanced care due to life-threatening injuries, police said.

The driver remained at the scene. Aurora police are investigating the crash.