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Aerial view of the intersection of 67th and Stony Island. Image: Google Maps

Driver who killed cyclist Lee Luellen charged, CDP retracts victim-blaming statement

By John Greenfield | Nov 19, 2019 | No Comments

Although Luellen was the second cyclist killed on Stony Island Avenue in recent years, local alderman Leslie Hairston has doubled down on her resistance to installing protected bike lanes on the street.

The bike from today's crash. Image: CBS Chicago

“Human protected bike lane” tonight will honor Carla Aiello, 37, killed by turning trucker

By John Greenfield | Nov 6, 2019 | No Comments

The victim was a least the 5th female or GNC individual on a bike in Chicago killed by a turning trucker since summer 2006.

The intersection of Dickens and Pulaski. Image: Google Maps

Police: Trucker ran stop sign at Dickens/Pulaski, killing DeMarco Quinn Edwards, 32

By John Greenfield | Oct 14, 2019 | No Comments

The victim was the 34th pedestrian fatality on Chicago streets this year.

The 100 East block of Ohio Street where a hit-and-run driver fatally struck Ismael Montez Maldonado early Monday. Image: Google Maps

Drivers killed two pedestrians within 2 days on highway-like streets in River North

By John Greenfield | Sep 17, 2019 | 9 Comments

Drivers have killed 32 pedestrians on Chicago streets this year.

A hit-and-run driver struck Lee Davis, 59, as he was walking in the Lake Street bike lane in East Garfield Park on Tuesday, August 27.

Hit-and-Run Drivers Killed 2 Pedestrians and a Cyclist in Chicago in the Past Week

By John Greenfield | Sep 3, 2019 | 2 Comments

One victim was the fourth person killed by a driver on a Chicago sidewalk this year. Another was the first on-street bike fatality of 2019.

The shelter where Beverly Barney was struck. Image: Google Street View

Allegedly Drunk Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Beverly Barney, 59, in a Woodlawn Bus Shelter

By John Greenfield | Aug 13, 2019 | 2 Comments

Drivers have killed at least two other pedestrians on Chicago sidewalks this year.

The 1000 block of West Oakdale. Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Joseph Ruta, 56, in Lakeview

By John Greenfield | Aug 5, 2019 | 3 Comments

Ruta was the 20th pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.

The 2800 block of West Columbus Avenue. Image Google Maps

SUV Driver Fatally Struck Man, 62, in the Ashburn Neighborhood

By John Greenfield | Aug 1, 2019 | 2 Comments

The victim was the 19th Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2019.

The intersection of 65th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Image: Google Maps

Car Driver, Dirt Bike Rider Fatally Struck Pedestrians in Chicago Lawn, Humboldt Park

By John Greenfield | Jul 22, 2019 | No Comments

18 pedestrians have been fatally struck on Chicago Streets so far this year.

Driver Fleeing Police Kills Michael Jordan, 27, Sitting in Bus Shelter in Jeffery Manor

By John Greenfield | Jul 1, 2019 | No Comments

On Sunday, June 30, a police chase in Jeffery Manor ended with the death of Michael Jordan, 27, who was sitting in a CTA bus shelter when the fleeing driver struck him. At about 11:40 a.m. that morning, a man told police that his white Jeep had been stolen and was near 101st Street and […]

The 3000 block of North Cicero. Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Struck Solomon Gutierrez, 50, in Belmont-Cragin

By John Greenfield | Mar 7, 2019 | No Comments

Gutierrez was the 5th pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.

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