One pedestrian killed, and one pedestrian injured near 4721 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE in Kenwood

A pedestrian was killed after a Tuesday afternoon collision in Kenwood on October 1, 2019 at 12:22 PM. One other person reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

The crash occurred near 4721 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, on a road divided by a median barrier. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. The weather was clear and the roadway was dry. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.

There were two motor vehicles involved in the crash:

• A 2009 Honda was heading north while turning left. The driver, a 78-year-old man, was uninjured; his airbag did not deploy.
• A 2009 Honda Civic was heading north while turning left. The driver, a 78-year-old man, was uninjured; his airbag did not deploy.

A 69-year-old man (pedestrian) was in a crosswalk, in a wheelchair, and wearing reflective material. The police report described him as crossing an intersection that had no traffic controls; he was killed.

A 69-year-old man (pedestrian) was in a crosswalk, in a wheelchair, and wearing reflective material. The police report described him as crossing an intersection that had no traffic controls; he reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

Police were notified at 12:22 PM. This was the 13th injurious crash reported in October 2019, and the 12,222nd injurious crash reported in 2019. It was the 81st fatal crash for 2019.