Two pedestrians killed near 3130 W 55TH ST in Gage Park

Two pedestrians were killed after a Wednesday evening hit-and-run collision in Gage Park on December 23, 2020 at 8:07 PM.

The crash occurred near 3130 W 55TH ST, on an undivided road. The posted speed limit was 20 mph. 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 passenger vehicle of unknown make was heading west. The police report described the driver, an unknown age person, as overcorrecting. The police report did not have additional details about the driver.

A 48-year-old woman (pedestrian) was in a crosswalk. The police report described her as crossing the roadway where there were no traffic controls; she was killed.

A 12-year-old boy (pedestrian) was in a crosswalk. The police report described him as crossing the roadway where there were no traffic controls; he was killed.

Police were notified at 8:07 PM. This was the 789th injurious crash reported in December 2020, and the 13,948th injurious crash reported in 2020. It was the 133rd fatal crash for 2020.