It happened around 12:15 a.m. in the area of Wyman and Chestnut streets.
Police were told the 15-year-old girl rode her skateboard in front of a vehicle as it was traveling through the intersection.
The driver stayed on scene, and the girl was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900, on Facebook @RockfordIllinoisPoliceDepartment or on Twitter @RockfordPD. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815- 963-7867.
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ROCKFORD A fourth person has been charged in connection to the death of William Pickering, a 2019 homicide victim.
Authorities announced Wednesday that Colton Kennicker, 22, was found Feb. 24 in Mesa, Arizona, and charged with first-degree murder.
Winnebago County Jail Superintendent Bob Redmond said extradition has been approved.
On June 1, 2019, Rockford police officers attempted to make a welfare check on Pickering, a 23-year-old local rapper. They went to several locations but could not find him.
His vehicle, however, was located near his residence in the 500 block of Fisher Avenue. A day later, detectives spoke to several people of interest and were led to a crime scene in the 5200 block of Indianhead Avenue. They later obtained information that led them to an undisclosed location in unincorporated Winnebago County where Pickering s remains were found.
Off-duty security guard shot at downtown Rockford party
ROCKFORD An off-duty security guard was shot in the leg early Sunday at a downtown East State Street business.
About 12:45 a.m., Rockford police officers responded to Rhythm & Flow at 610 E. State St. on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers saw multiple people fleeing the business.
Several spent shell casings were found in front of the business and the front exterior side of the business was struck several times by gunfire.
The venue, which had been rented out for a birthday party, was cleared by police and no victims were located.
Rockford man charged in string of armed robberies
ROCKFORD A 38-year-old Rockford man has been charged in connection with a string of armed robberies and attempted robberies at convenience stores last week.
Bernard Beard faces three counts of armed robbery and one count of attempted armed robbery, Rockford police said Wednesday in a news release.
He s accused of robbing Circle K gas station, 2225 W. Riverside Blvd., on Jan. 27, Smokes & More, 2645 20th St., on Jan. 28, and Family Dollar, 3824 Broadway, on Jan. 30. He s accused of attempted armed robbery at J&F Tobacco, 2410 S. Alpine Road, on Jan. 28.
Police ask that anyone with additi information contact the department at 815-966-2900 or on Facebook or Twitter. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.