Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Pedestrian Fatalities

The 100 East block of Ohio Street where a hit-and-run driver fatally struck Ismael Montez Maldonado early Monday. Image: Google Maps

Drivers killed two pedestrians within 2 days on highway-like streets in River North

By John Greenfield | Sep 17, 2019 | 9 Comments

Drivers have killed 32 pedestrians on Chicago streets this year.

Joseph Ruta at a baby shower for his daughter Kaylee Ruta shortly before his death. Photo: Facebook

CPD Has Reportedly Identified Person of Interest in Hit-and-Run Killing of Joseph Ruta

By John Greenfield | Aug 8, 2019 | 7 Comments

According to Ruta's girlfriend, the victim was conscious and provided a description of the vehicle before dying seven hours later.

The viaduct where the driver struck Dandridge Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Struck Mark Dandridge, 54, in Burnside

By John Greenfield | Aug 7, 2019 | No Comments

Dandridge was the 21st pedestrian fatality of 2019.

The 1000 block of West Oakdale. Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Joseph Ruta, 56, in Lakeview

By John Greenfield | Aug 5, 2019 | 3 Comments

Ruta was the 20th pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.

The 2800 block of West Columbus Avenue. Image Google Maps

SUV Driver Fatally Struck Man, 62, in the Ashburn Neighborhood

By John Greenfield | Aug 1, 2019 | 2 Comments

The victim was the 19th Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2019.

The intersection of 65th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Image: Google Maps

Car Driver, Dirt Bike Rider Fatally Struck Pedestrians in Chicago Lawn, Humboldt Park

By John Greenfield | Jul 22, 2019 | No Comments

18 pedestrians have been fatally struck on Chicago Streets so far this year.

Driver Fleeing Police Kills Michael Jordan, 27, Sitting in Bus Shelter in Jeffery Manor

By John Greenfield | Jul 1, 2019 | No Comments

On Sunday, June 30, a police chase in Jeffery Manor ended with the death of Michael Jordan, 27, who was sitting in a CTA bus shelter when the fleeing driver struck him. At about 11:40 a.m. that morning, a man told police that his white Jeep had been stolen and was near 101st Street and […]

Surveillance image of the car. Image: CPD

Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Pedestrian Louis Jerry Ward, 74, in Chatham Last March

By John Greenfield | Jun 13, 2019 | No Comments

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.

The ghost bike for Jezniah Smith, who was fatally struck at Division and Humboldt in 2017. A cyclist who was killed in March of this year on 87th near the Dan Ryan has not yet been identified. Photo: Chicago Ride of Silence

Pedestrian Deaths Are Down 40%, but a March Bike Fatality Went Unreported

By Lynda Lopez and John Greenfield | Jun 10, 2019 | 6 Comments

Overall traffic on-street deaths are down 30 percent compared to this time last year.

Driver Who Killed Linda Havlin, 68, While Speeding Backwards Got Two Tickets

By John Greenfield | May 13, 2019 | 3 Comments

Havlin, who had worked in human resources and served on many nonprofit boards, was walking her dog when she was struck.

Workers install a "Stop for Pedestrians" sign. Photo: Steven Vance

Chicago Pedestrian Deaths Have Been Down in 2019 Compared to Previous Four Years

By John Greenfield | May 9, 2019 | 1 Comment

The seven pedestrian fatalities as of March 31 this year was also lower than the 2012-2016 average of nine pedestrian deaths.

The 3000 block of North Cicero. Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Struck Solomon Gutierrez, 50, in Belmont-Cragin

By John Greenfield | Mar 7, 2019 | No Comments

Gutierrez was the 5th pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.

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