One pedestrian killed, one pedestrian severely injured near 800 N PULASKI RD in Humboldt Park

A pedestrian was killed and another pedestrian was severely injured after a Wednesday evening collision in Humboldt Park on January 25, 2023 at 8:52 PM.

The crash occurred near 800 N PULASKI RD, on an undivided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. There was a traffic light. It was dark, the weather was rainy, and the roadway was wet. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.

There were two motor vehicles involved in the crash:

• A 2018 Hyundai Elantra was heading south. The police report described the driver, a 28-year-old man, as failing to yield. He was wearing a seat belt and his airbag did not deploy; he was uninjured.
• A 2018 Hyundai Elantra was heading south and was hit in the front. The driver, a 28-year-old man, was wearing a seat belt and his airbag did not deploy; he was uninjured.

The police report described the pedestrian, a 54-year-old woman, as traveling with traffic; she was killed.

An unknown age female (pedestrian) reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries.

Police were notified at 8:52 PM. This was the 869th injurious crash reported in January 2023, and the 869th injurious crash reported in 2023. It was the 12th fatal crash for 2023.