Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Hit-and-Run Fatalities

The 4900 block of North Milwaukee, where Friday's victim was struck. Image: Google Maps

2nd person in 2 months is killed on stretch of Milwaukee where road diet was blocked

By John Greenfield | Sep 27, 2021 | No Comments

If speed was a factor in these crashes, having fewer travel lanes would have encouraged the drivers to obey the speed limit, and perhaps these tragedies could have been averted.

Chicago and Kedzie, looking north. Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-run driver strikes another car in Humboldt, killing Delia Renee Smith crossing street

By John Greenfield | Sep 17, 2021 | No Comments

The victim was the 13th person killed while walking on Chicago streets this year.

Independence Boulevard before and after protected bike lanes were downgraded to buffered lanes. Images: John Greenfield, Google Maps

Driver killed cyclist Jason Hardt, 48, on road where protected bike lanes were removed

By John Greenfield | Sep 15, 2021 | No Comments

When safe bike infrastructure is downgraded or delayed, it can have deadly consequences.

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.