On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at approximately 11:43 a.m., Deputies with the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a reported traffic crash, involving a vehicle and a four-year-old juvenile bicyclist, on U. S. Route 30 near Blue Goose Road. Upon arrival, Deputies immediately began lifesaving measures and secured the scene, while emergency medical personnel responded.
According to preliminary witness statements and the initial investigation, the juvenile was riding a bicycle down the driveway of a nearby residence and entered the roadway. An eastbound vehicle traveling on U. S. Route 30 was unable to come to a complete stop before the juvenile collided with the passenger side of the vehicle.
OSF Life Flight responded to the scene and transported the juvenile to an area hospital for medical treatment. The extent of the juvenile’s injuries is not being released at this time.
The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation.
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Illinois State Police, Morrison Police Department, Morrison EMS, Morrison Fire Department, and OSF Life Flight.
This crash remains under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available and when appropriate to do so.
Sheriff John F. Booker extends his thoughts and prayers to the juvenile, the family, and all those involved in this terrible incident.