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One pedestrian killed near 4238 W CONGRESS PKWY in Garfield Park

A pedestrian was killed after a Friday night hit-and-run collision in Garfield Park on December 8, 2023 at 9:35 PM.

The crash occurred near 4238 W CONGRESS PKWY, at an alley. The posted speed limit was 30 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.

An SUV of unknown make was heading west. The police report did not have details about the driver.

A 57-year-old woman (pedestrian) was killed.

Police were notified at 11:37 PM and made a report on scene. This was the 358th injurious crash reported in December 2023, and the 15,735th injurious crash reported in 2023. It was the 133rd fatal crash for 2023.

Where it happened

4238 W CONGRESS PKWY

Neighborhood
Garfield Park
Nearest streets
W CONGRESS PKWY

Street view: 41.8744° N, 87.7319° W

2 people and 1 vehicle

SUV of unknown make
Vehicle type
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE (SUV)
Maneuver
STRAIGHT AHEAD
Travel direction
W
First contact point
FRONT
Plate state
IL
Unit number
1
Driver: unknown age person Uninjured
Pedestrian: 57-year-old woman Killed
Safety Equipment
NONE PRESENT
Location
IN ROADWAY
Visibility
NO CONTRASTING CLOTHING
Hospital
MT SINAI
City
CHICAGO
State
IL

Reported Conditions

Crash type
PEDESTRIAN
Primary cause
UNABLE TO DETERMINE
Weather
CLEAR
Lighting
DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
Road surface
DRY
Road defect
NO DEFECTS
Trafficway
ALLEY
Traffic control
Speed limit
30 MPH
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