One pedestrian killed, and one other person injured near 1602 W 47TH ST in New City
A pedestrian was killed after a Tuesday afternoon collision in New City on February 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM. One other person reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.
The crash occurred near 1602 W 47TH ST, on a divided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. There was a traffic light. The weather was rainy and the roadway was wet. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.
A 2006 NEW Flyer operated by the CTA was heading west. The driver, a 28-year-old man, was wearing a seat belt and his airbag did not deploy; he reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.
A 28-year-old man (pedestrian) was killed.
Police were notified at 2:00 PM and made a report on scene. This was the 531st injurious crash reported in February 2023, and the 1,628th injurious crash reported in 2023. It was the 22nd fatal crash for 2023.
Where it happened
1602 W 47TH ST
- Neighborhood
- New City
- Ward
- 15th Ward
- Nearest streets
- S ASHLAND AVE· W 47TH ST
- Intersections
- W 47TH ST & S ASHLAND AVE
Street view: 41.8087° N, 87.6651° W
2 people and 1 vehicle
Reported Conditions
- Crash type
- PEDESTRIAN
- Primary cause
- UNABLE TO DETERMINE
- Weather
- RAIN
- Lighting
- DAYLIGHT
- Road surface
- WET
- Road defect
- —
- Trafficway
- DIVIDED - W/MEDIAN (NOT RAISED)
- Traffic control
- TRAFFIC SIGNAL
- Speed limit
- 30 MPH
Raw data
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