Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Pedestrian Fatalities

Looking west on North Avenue at Washtenaw. Image: Google Maps

Man, 74, struck by motorcyclist was 2nd pedestrian killed in Humboldt within 2 days

By John Greenfield | Sep 21, 2021 | No Comments

It's unclear why a car driver who failed to yield to the motorcyclist, contributing to the crash, wasn't ticketed.

Linda Mensch, right, with one of her clients, children's musician Ella Jenkins.

Why haven’t police arrested the driver who killed Linda Mensch?

By John Greenfield | Sep 7, 2021 | No Comments

Despite testimony at least three witnesses, police camera footage, a license plate number, and the name of the vehicle owner, no one is in custody.

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

By Courtney Cobbs | Aug 27, 2021 | No Comments

The case is a reminder that we need better systems in place to help hit-and-run victims and their loved ones, and we need to build a more empathetic driving culture.

Sophie Elizabeth Allen. Image: WRAL Orlando

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

By John Greenfield | Aug 17, 2021 | No Comments

Sadly, Allen won't have the opportunity to enjoy the rest of the life she fought so hard for, due to the recklessness and cowardice of a driver who didn't even have the decency to take responsibility for his actions.

New curb extensions at Surf/Broadway last week, looking north. A new crosswalk and flashing beacons will be added.

5+ years after senior was killed at Surf/Broadway, CDOT is finally installing a crosswalk

By John Greenfield | Aug 7, 2021 | No Comments

Surely we shouldn't have to wait that long after a senior is killed for the city to fix an intersection. And it would be far better to make safety upgrades to pedestrian crossings before tragedy strikes.