Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Pedestrian Fatalities

Looking east towards the intersection of North and Albany avenues. Image: Google Maps

Wilberto Rivera, 67, died 2 weeks after being struck on North Ave. in Humboldt Park

By John Greenfield | Jun 16, 2022 | No Comments

While the driver told police Rivera appeared to be intoxicated, according to the Chicago municipal code, it was still the motorist's responsibility to avoid striking him.

Lily Grace Shambrook by a fountain at McCormick Place during a bike ride on the Lakefront Trail. Photo: Provided

CPD victim-blamed Lily Shambrook’s mom. Safe streets protest planned this Sunday.

By John Greenfield | Jun 10, 2022 | No Comments

"The city can and should build safe infrastructure to prevent further loss of our friends, family, and loved ones," say protest organizers. "A better future is possible."

Raphael "Rafi" Cardenas. Photo: GoFundMe

SUV driver killed Raphael “Rafi” Cardenas as he rode a scooter in Lincoln Square

By John Greenfield | Jun 5, 2022 | No Comments

No Parking signs at intersections are important because the lack of parked cars near the crosswalk "daylights" the intersection.

The 2900 block of West Columbus Avenue, looking southwest. In some locations the grassy parkway has been eliminated to make room for parking cars. An upcoming four-to-three conversion road diet on this stretch will help calm traffic. Image: Google Maps

An SUV driver killed Martha Velazquez on Columbus in Ashburn. A road diet is planned.

By John Greenfield | May 31, 2022 | No Comments

A four-to-three conversion road diet was already planned on this stretch prior to the tragic crash.

The 6800 block of South Stony Island in South Shore, where a driver fatally struck Deborah Renee Jones, 67.

Three South Side pedestrian crash fatality cases from earlier this year

By John Greenfield | May 25, 2022 | No Comments

Earlier this month SBC cofounder Steven Vance launched a new Chicago Crash Browser, which pulls data from the city's data portal, checking for new reports every hour.

The 5300 block of West Irving Park Road. Image: Google Maps

Motorcycle rider fatally struck Timothy Kast, 46, crossing 5-lane street in Portage Park

By John Greenfield | May 20, 2022 | No Comments

Kast was the first on-street chicago pedestrian fatality this year. This was the second fatal pedestrian-motorcyclist crash in Chicago within about eight months.