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Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Pedestrian Louis Jerry Ward, 74, in Chatham Last March
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.
June 13, 2019
Pedestrian Deaths Are Down 40%, but a March Bike Fatality Went Unreported
Overall traffic on-street deaths are down 30 percent compared to this time last year.
June 10, 2019
Driver Who Killed Linda Havlin, 68, While Speeding Backwards Got Two Tickets
Havlin, who had worked in human resources and served on many nonprofit boards, was walking her dog when she was struck.
May 13, 2019
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
