From the Huntley Police:
Electric Off-Highway Vehicle (Dirt Bike) vs. Vehicle Collision Investigation
Huntley, IL – On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at approximately 9:04 P.M., Huntley Police Officers responded to a serious collision at the intersection of Illinois Route 47 HWY and Reed Roads involving a 15-year-old male Lake in the Hills resident, on an E Ride Pro-S electric off-highway vehicle (dirt bike) and a Hyundai Kona driven by a 17-year-old female Huntley resident.
According to preliminary findings, the electric off-highway vehicle was traveling eastbound on Reed Road,
crossing Illinois Route 47 HWY, as the Hyundai Kona was traveling westbound and turning north onto Illinois Route 47 HWY.
The two vehicles collided in the intersection.
The electric off-highway vehicle operator sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital.
The driver of the Hyundai Kona was uninjured and remained on scene, fully cooperating with the investigation.
The investigation indicates that the electric off-highway vehicle was not authorized for use on public roadways.
Witness statements indicate the rider was performing a wheelie at the time of the crash.
Additionally, the operator was not wearing a DOT-approved helmet.
These factors are believed to have been significant contributors to both the crash and the injuries sustained by the rider.
It is also worth noting that the E-Ride Pro-S has a rated top speed of 50 miles per hour.
The operator of the electric off-highway vehicle was issued Illinois traffic citations for the following:
- Operating a vehicle without a valid license (never issued)
- Operating a non-highway vehicle on the roadway without a valid driver’s license
- Uninsured motor vehicle
- No valid registration
The electric off-highway vehicle was towed from the scene.
The operator was accompanied by two additional individuals, both 14-year-old males, also operating electric off-highway vehicles.
They were each issued citations for the same violations noted above.
Their vehicles were also towed from the scene.
The Huntley Police Department urges parents and guardians to take responsibility for ensuring that children and young adults operating electric motorized vehicles are doing so legally and safely.
All applicable state and local laws must be followed—no exceptions.
This recent crash is yet another example of the consequences of underage and unauthorized use of electric off-highway vehicles.
It reflects a growing and dangerous trend that we cannot ignore.
Our department will continue to increase enforcement and community education to prevent incidents like this, but real change starts at home.
Please review the safety guidelines and legal requirements provided in the resource links below.
Together, we can reduce the risk of serious crashes that endanger young people and others on the road.
We extend our sincere hope for a full and speedy recovery to the injured rider.
Resources
- Village of Huntley’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 70 –
https://www.huntley.il.us/government/municipal_code/index.php - Illinois Vehicle Code Chapter –
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?ActID=1815&ChapterID=49&SeqStart=139500000&Seq
End=141600000 - Bicycle Rules of the Road – https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a143.pdf#page=6
