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Chicago Pedestrian Deaths Have Been Down in 2019 Compared to Previous Four Years
The seven pedestrian fatalities as of March 31 this year was also lower than the 2012-2016 average of nine pedestrian deaths.
May 9, 2019
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Struck Solomon Gutierrez, 50, in Belmont-Cragin
Gutierrez was the 5th pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.
March 7, 2019
Turning Trucker With No Side Guards Killed Anthony Macedo, 14, in Gage Park
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.
March 6, 2019
After Drivers Kill 3 Seniors in the Niles Area Within a Month, Police Scold Pedestrians
Admonishing pedestrians to not use cell phones and wear reflective material is easier than actually taking steps to make them safer.
January 28, 2019
Driver Fatally Struck Chamber Orchestra Founder Robert Boarde Green, 82, in Chartham
Green was the second Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2019.
January 23, 2019
Van Driver Fatally Struck Roy Faust Jr., 53, in Jefferson Park
The victim was the first pedestrian fatality of 2019.
January 15, 2019
SUV Driver Cited After Fatally Striking Peter Hicks, 61, in Ravenswood
Hicks was the 39th pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.
December 17, 2018
Pickup Driver Struck and Killed Charlotte Butsch, 74, by Ford City Mall
Butsch was the 37th person fatally struck on Chicago streets in 2018.
November 23, 2018
Uninsured Driver Fatally Struck Eloy Camacho, 67, in West Garfield Park
Camacho was the 36th pedestrian fatally struck on Chicago streets this year.
November 23, 2018
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Struck Male Pedestrian in Chatham and Dragged Him 5 Blocks
The victim was the 36th Chicago on-street pedestrian fatality of 2018.
October 30, 2018
