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Viral Hit-and-Run Videos Are Rare, But Fleeing the Scene Is All Too Common
By now you may have already seen this viral video of the world's most incompetent hit-and-run driver. After colliding with a taxi, the offending motorist performed something like an 11-point turn in an attempt to flee the scene, but traffic congestion on this part of Belmont Avenue, between Southport and Greenview, stalled the getaway. The driver struck four other vehicles in succession, bumper-car style, before speeding away. It's a wonder there was no further harm to bystanders or public property, though the driver apparently ran into a tree soon afterwards.
November 6, 2013
IDOT Truck Driver Injured Pregnant Divvy Rider on Augusta Last Week
An Illinois Department of Transportation employee driving a Ford pickup truck struck a pregnant Divvy rider at around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, at the intersection of Augusta Boulevard and Ashland Avenue. The 34-year-old victim, who was riding from East Village to work on Michigan Avenue, sustained injuries to her face and body; her pregnancy seems unaffected.
September 12, 2013
Eyes on the Street: Gompers Park Speed Cameras in Effect
In the video, one car will be issued a warning. Watch for the subtle flash reflecting against the trees.
August 27, 2013