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One pedestrian killed near 19 E OHIO ST in River North

A pedestrian was killed after a Monday early morning hit-and-run collision in River North on September 16, 2019 at 1:56 AM.

The crash occurred near 19 E OHIO ST, on a one-way road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. There was a traffic light. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was clear, and the roadway was dry. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.

A vehicle of unknown make was heading east. The police report did not have details about the driver.

The police report described the pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, as crossing the roadway where there were no traffic controls; he was killed.

Police were notified at 1:56 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 735th injurious crash reported in September 2019, and the 11,444th injurious crash reported in 2019. It was the 73rd fatal crash for 2019.

Where it happened

19 E OHIO ST

Neighborhood
River North
Nearest streets
E OHIO ST

Street view: 41.8924° N, 87.6272° W

2 people and 1 vehicle

Vehicle of unknown make
Travel direction
E
Plate state
IL
Unit number
1
Driver: unknown age person Uninjured
Pedestrian: 43-year-old man Killed
Safety Equipment
NONE PRESENT
Physical Condition
REMOVED BY EMS
Action
CROSSING - NO CONTROLS (NOT AT INTERSECTION)
Location
IN ROADWAY
Visibility
NO CONTRASTING CLOTHING
Hospital
NORTHWESTERN

Reported Conditions

Crash type
PEDESTRIAN
Primary cause
UNABLE TO DETERMINE
Weather
CLEAR
Lighting
DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
Road surface
DRY
Road defect
NO DEFECTS
Trafficway
ONE-WAY
Traffic control
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Speed limit
30 MPH
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