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Tragic Death: Rolling Meadows High School Student Identified in Arlington Heights E-Bike Crash

Tragic Death: Rolling Meadows High School Student Identified in Arlington Heights E-Bike Crash

A tragic accident in Arlington Heights has claimed the life of a 16-year-old student from Mount Prospect named Samuel Alfaro Acevedo. The incident occurred at the intersection of South Reuter Drive and West Grove Street when his e-bicycle collided with a pickup truck. Despite advanced life-saving efforts by paramedics, Samuel was later pronounced dead at Lutheran General Hospital. The driver of the truck was unharmed, and initial findings suggest the teen may have failed to obey a stop sign before the crash. The school community at Rolling Meadows High School is mourning the loss of Samuel, and authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the accident.

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