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GoFundMe launched for Uptown hit-and-run survivor Paul Aning
Although neighborhood sources reported that Aning died from his injuries, authorities have not yet confirmed that information.
November 26, 2021
GoFundMe launched for bike crash survivor Alex Betzel, image of SUV released
"It is beyond frustrating that a young, healthy woman with health coverage will be indebted for a crash that she was completely innocent in," wrote Betzel's girlfriend.
February 16, 2021
Hit-and-run driver critically injured Alexandra Betzel on her bike in Avondale
While this stretch of Kimball is a popular north-south bike route, and was previously highlighted on the city of Chicago's bike map as a recommended route, it currently has no bikeway treatment.
February 12, 2021
Driver in custody after allegedly fatally striking man in Englewood, fleeing the scene
The victim was the 19th person killed while walking on Chicago streets this year.
August 31, 2020
Hit-and-run drivers killed 3 pedestrians in Chicago in less than 2 weeks
The victims included Radame L. Morales, 49, in Humboldt Park; Jose Almanza, 67, in Little Village; and Zoraleigh Ryan, 55, in River North.
August 19, 2020
Drivers fatally struck 3 pedestrians and a cyclist in Chicago in the past week
Tragically, the need to create safe space for pedestrians and cyclists, and prevent a dangerous post-COVID spike in driving by enabling safe, socially-distanced walking, transit, and biking, was laid bare this past week.
May 26, 2020
Open letter to a hit-and-run driver
If you injure someone with your car, stopping to render aid is required by law, and it's the bare minimum required to qualify as a decent human being.
May 12, 2020
Adolf Urbanowicz, 94, and Felix Martinez, 45, died last week after drivers struck them
Drivers have fatally struck 35 pedestrians this year in Chicago.
September 24, 2019
Trucker who killed expectant mother Elizabeth Boshardy, 29, got a single failure-to-yield ticket
Meanwhile the driver who killed Ismael Montez Maldonado, 43, the day before is still at large.
September 18, 2019
Allegedly Drunk Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Beverly Barney, 59, in a Woodlawn Bus Shelter
Drivers have killed at least two other pedestrians on Chicago sidewalks this year.
August 13, 2019
