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The Sophie Allen case highlights the weaknesses in our response to traffic crashes

<p>In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and &#8216;L&#8217; train.</p>


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Driving

Hit-and-run driver killed cancer survivor Sophie Elizabeth Allen, 27, near Wrigley Field

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Hit-and-run minivan driver struck and killed Kenneth Harvey Burender, 32, in Ashburn

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Hit-and-run driver in custody after killing male pedestrian on South Side

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Driver killed Araceli Gutierrez, 48, and Giovanne Bucio, 12, during Christmas preparations

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Hit and-run drivers killed pedestrians in Little Village, Chatham last week

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Hit-and-run driver killed Mitchell Climons, 55, as he walked near 5th Avenue and Pulaski

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Bicycling

Family of Issac Martinez, 13, killed on his bike, were joined by cyclists at vigil

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Driver fatally struck William Meritt, 57, on the Near West Side

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Hit-and-run SUV driver killed man in Little Village crosswalk.

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