Two pedestrians killed near 6155 S ARCHER AVE in Garfield Ridge
Two pedestrians were killed after a Sunday morning collision in Garfield Ridge on February 25, 2024 at 8:50 AM.
The crash occurred near 6155 S ARCHER AVE, on an undivided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. The weather was clear and the roadway was dry. The police report attributed the cause of the crash to failing to yield right of way; and, secondarily, to obscured vision.
A 2017 Ford F150 was heading east while turning left. The police report described the driver, a 43-year-old man, as failing to yield. He was wearing a seat belt and his vision was reportedly blinded by sunlight; he was uninjured.
The police report described the pedestrian, a 72-year-old woman, as crossing the roadway where there were no traffic controls; she was killed.
The police report described the pedestrian, a 74-year-old man, as crossing the roadway where there were no traffic controls; he was killed.
Police were notified at 8:50 AM. This was the 1,017th injurious crash reported in February 2024, and the 2,165th injurious crash reported in 2024. It was the 11th fatal crash for 2024.
Curated articles about this crash
- Turning driver who failed to yield killed married couple Zofia Chruszcz, 72, and Ryszard Stebnicki, 75
Video shows that the seniors were walking to church when the motorist ran them down in an unmarked crosswalk at Archer/McVicker in Garfield Ridge.
- Family remembers couple killed in Garfield Ridge crash while walking together to church
Ryszard Stebnicki, 75, and his 73-year-old wife, Zofia Chruszcz, were forever torn from each other and their loved ones, while only blocks away from their Garfield Ridge home.
- Zofia Chruszcz Obituary (2024) - Chicago, IL - Pietryka Funeral Home - Chicago
Zofia understood the value of hard work and never failed to showcase an optimistic and hopeful attitude. Her wits and worldly knowledge were incredulously sharp, her love for her home country unparalleled. A passionate traveler, Zofia would find joy in exploring the world and deepening her faith through religious pilgrimages. She was deeply involved with the Polish American Association and led efforts in spearheading significant legislation concerning the retired community.
- Ryszard Stebnicki Obituary Feb 25, 2024
Ryszard Stebnicki, age 75, passed away on February 25, 2024. Dearest son of Bronisław and Janina Stebnicki. Loved brother, father, and grandfather. Beloved husband to Zofia Chruszcz. He was very creative with his antique collections and was an absolute lifelong tinkerer. Curious about how things worked, you could frequently find him taking various items apart and putting them back together again. Avid collector. He will continue to thrive in our memory. May he rest in peace.
Where it happened
6155 S ARCHER AVE
- Neighborhood
- Garfield Ridge
- Ward
- 23rd Ward
- Nearest streets
- S ARCHER AVE
Street view: 41.7941° N, 87.7724° W
3 people and 1 vehicle
Reported Conditions
- Crash type
- PEDESTRIAN
- Primary cause
- FAILING TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY
- Secondary cause
- VISION OBSCURED (SIGNS, TREE LIMBS, BUILDINGS, ETC.)
- Weather
- CLEAR
- Lighting
- DAYLIGHT
- Road surface
- DRY
- Road defect
- NO DEFECTS
- Trafficway
- NOT DIVIDED
- Traffic control
- NO CONTROLS
- Speed limit
- 30 MPH
Raw data
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