Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Pedestrian Fatalities

Photo of Sophie Allen at the vigil.

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.

Drivers killed 2 people walking in the Loop and Avalon Park Memorial Day Weekend

By John Greenfield | Jun 1, 2021 | No Comments

Motorists struck and killed a 55-year-old woman on Friday evening in the Loop, as well as a 72-year-old man on Saturday afternoon in Avalon Park.

82nd and Kedzie, looking north. Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-run minivan driver struck and killed Kenneth Harvey Burender, 32, in Ashburn

By John Greenfield | Apr 7, 2021 | No Comments

The victim was the seventh pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.

Michigan Avenue and 51st Street, looking south. Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-run driver in custody after killing male pedestrian on South Side

By John Greenfield | Mar 26, 2021 | No Comments

The victim was the sixth pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.

Kawantis Robinson

Reckless, unlicensed driver cut short the life of Kawantis Robinson, 5, in Englewood

By John Greenfield | Mar 22, 2021 | No Comments

Kwantis's death was a particularly tragic example of the senseless destruction regularly inflicted by Chicago's car-centric transportation system.

The 3400 block of King Drive, looking north. Image: Google Maps

Driver fatally struck pedestrian Refaat Shafikmeshreki, 71, in Douglas

By John Greenfield | Mar 6, 2021 | No Comments

Shafikmeshreki was the fourth person walking on Chicago streets killed this year.

Image from security footage of the crash.

Driver, possibly fleeing traffic stop, fatally struck Lakisel Thomas, 43, in Englewood

By John Greenfield | Feb 24, 2021 | No Comments

Thomas was the third pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.

An aerial view of the 79th/Lafayette intersection, next to the Dan Ryan and a Red Line station. Image: Google Maps

Linda Washington, 50, killed while walking at 79th/Lafayette, a deadly intersection

By John Greenfield | Jan 8, 2021 | No Comments

There are several factors that may explain why there have been so many pedestrian deaths at this location.

The 3900 block of West Fullerton Avenue, looking west. Image: Google Maps

Patsy Ely, 62, killed in Logan DUI crash, was first Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2021

By John Greenfield | Jan 6, 2021 | No Comments

Drivers have killed at least two other pedestrians on Fullerton, a wide five-lane road, within two miles of this crash site in recent years.

Driver killed Araceli Gutierrez, 48, and Giovanne Bucio, 12, during Christmas preparations

By John Greenfield | Dec 26, 2020 | No Comments

Drivers have killed 34 pedestrians on Chicago streets this year.

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