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Teen Killed in Wauconda E-Bike Crash with SUV
The teen was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center after the crash, and police said both vehicles suffered significant damage.
- On Tuesday night, 14-year-old Tyler Waldal died after his electric motorcycle collided with a Honda Pilot SUV in the 500 block of North Main Street in Wauconda, just before 10 p.m., authorities said.
- According to the Illinois Secretary of State, e-motos are electric bikes with 750+ watt motors capable of speeds up to 50 mph. Both the e-moto and Honda Pilot suffered "significant damage" in the crash.
- Wauconda Fire District officials found Tyler in the roadway with critical injuries and transported him to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. The Lake County Coroner identified him and determined he died from blunt force injuries.
- No charges had been filed as of Wednesday, with the 44-year-old SUV driver cooperating fully with investigators. Wauconda Police Chief John Combs urged parents and riders to "understand their capabilities," follow traffic laws, and wear proper safety equipment.
- A state law effective January 1 will require e-moto operators to obtain valid driver's licenses, registration, and insurance. Additionally, a bill on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk seeks further regulation of similar electric vehicles.
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<p>A teen boy was killed after being hit by a car while riding an e-bike in Wauconda Tuesday, according to Wauconda police.</p><p>Tyler Waldal, 14, was riding the e-bike in the 500 block of Main Street at 9:58 p.m. when he was hit by an SUV, police said. He was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center where he later died.</p><p>The crash remains under investigation.</p>
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