One pedestrian severely injured near 3159 W GRAND AVE in Humboldt Park
A pedestrian was severely injured after a Monday evening collision in Humboldt Park on January 8, 2018 at 5:15 PM.
The crash occurred near 3159 W GRAND AVE, on a divided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. There was a traffic light. 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.
A 2004 Nissan Pathfinder was heading east while turning left. The driver, a 59-year-old person, was wearing a seat belt; they were uninjured.
The police report described the pedestrian, a 61-year-old man, as standing in the roadway; he reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries.
Police were notified at 5:18 PM and made a report on scene. This was the 362nd injurious crash reported in January 2018, and the 362nd injurious crash reported in 2018.
Curated articles about this crash
- Man, 61, dies more than a month after being hit by vehicle in Humboldt Park
Carl Bibbs, 61, was struck by a vehicle Jan. 8 in the 3100 block of West Grand Avenue.
- Obituary for Carl Bibbs at JOHNSON'S FUNERAL HOME
Carl Bibbs was born April 22, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Annie Lucille and Lee Luster Bibbs. He was the third of five children. His father Lee Luster Bibbs and brother Darrien Bibbs preceded him in death. Carl attended Wells High School in Chicago, IL. Carl attended Wells High School in Chicago, IL. Carl met the love of his life, Debra, whom he passionately referred to as “Fluffy”. They married on June 12, 1975 and to this union, one son, Frank Dion Bibbs was born. Carl retired from University of Illinois Hospital as a Hospital Service Worker in 2001.
Where it happened
3159 W GRAND AVE
- Neighborhood
- Humboldt Park
- Ward
- 27th Ward
- Nearest streets
- W GRAND AVE
Street view: 41.8980° N, 87.7063° W
2 people and 1 vehicle
Reported Conditions
- Crash type
- PEDESTRIAN
- Primary cause
- UNABLE TO DETERMINE
- Weather
- CLEAR
- Lighting
- DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
- Road surface
- DRY
- Road defect
- —
- Trafficway
- DIVIDED - W/MEDIAN (NOT RAISED)
- Traffic control
- TRAFFIC SIGNAL
- Speed limit
- 30 MPH
Raw data
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