Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Pedestrian Fatalities

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 […]

Surveillance image of the car. Image: CPD

Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Pedestrian Louis Jerry Ward, 74, in Chatham Last March

By John Greenfield | Jun 13, 2019 | No Comments

The Chicago Police Department initially classified the case as a bicycle fatality, but officials now say there have been no Chicago bike death so far in 2019.

The ghost bike for Jezniah Smith, who was fatally struck at Division and Humboldt in 2017. A cyclist who was killed in March of this year on 87th near the Dan Ryan has not yet been identified. Photo: Chicago Ride of Silence

Pedestrian Deaths Are Down 40%, but a March Bike Fatality Went Unreported

By Lynda Lopez and John Greenfield | Jun 10, 2019 | 6 Comments

Overall traffic on-street deaths are down 30 percent compared to this time last year.

Driver Who Killed Linda Havlin, 68, While Speeding Backwards Got Two Tickets

By John Greenfield | May 13, 2019 | 3 Comments

Havlin, who had worked in human resources and served on many nonprofit boards, was walking her dog when she was struck.

Workers install a "Stop for Pedestrians" sign. Photo: Steven Vance

Chicago Pedestrian Deaths Have Been Down in 2019 Compared to Previous Four Years

By John Greenfield | May 9, 2019 | 1 Comment

The seven pedestrian fatalities as of March 31 this year was also lower than the 2012-2016 average of nine pedestrian deaths.

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.

The truck from the crash. Image: CBS Chicago

Turning Trucker With No Side Guards Killed Anthony Macedo, 14, in Gage Park

By John Greenfield | Mar 6, 2019 | 12 Comments

Although a Chicago ordinance requires side guards, which might have prevented Macedo's death, on some trucks operating in the city, it likely didn't cover this one.

The flier posted by the Niles Police Department.

After Drivers Kill 3 Seniors in the Niles Area Within a Month, Police Scold Pedestrians

By John Greenfield | Jan 28, 2019 | 87 Comments

Admonishing pedestrians to not use cell phones and wear reflective material is easier than actually taking steps to make them safer.

Driver Fatally Struck Chamber Orchestra Founder Robert Boarde Green, 82, in Chartham

By John Greenfield | Jan 23, 2019 | No Comments

Green was the second Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2019.

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