One pedestrian killed near 1466 W IRVING PARK RD in Lake View
A pedestrian was killed after a Saturday night hit-and-run rear end collision in Lake View on August 8, 2026 at 9:20 PM.
The crash occurred near 1466 W IRVING PARK RD, on a divided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was clear, and the roadway was dry but reportedly had a worn surface. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.
There were three motor vehicles involved in the crash:
- A 2012 Nissan Altima was heading west. The police report did not have details about the male driver.
- A 2026 Lincoln Aviator was heading west and was hit in the rear-left-corner. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was wearing a seat belt; he was uninjured.
- A 2022 BMW 530I was heading west while slowing or stopping in traffic and was hit in the rear. The driver, a 29-year-old man, was wearing a seat belt; he was uninjured.
A 25-year-old woman (pedestrian) was wearing contrasting clothing. The police report described her as crossing the roadway where there were no traffic controls; she was killed.
Police were notified at 9:25 PM and made a report on scene. This was the 398th injurious crash reported in August 2026, and the 11,021st injurious crash reported in 2026. It was the 58th fatal crash for 2026.
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A man charged in a deadly weekend hit-and-run crash in Lakeview was placed on electronic monitoring instead of being detained while awaiting trial, a decision Cook County prosecutors say jeopardizes public safety.
- Hit-and-run driver who killed Sarah Milcarek, 25, on Irving Park Road, arrested after causing multi-vehicle crash, fleeing another motorist, and striking tree
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- Obituary information for Sarah Milcarek
Sarah was a devoted animal lover, especially to her beloved cat, Penny Lane. She found joy in music, all things Disney and Star Wars, and her collection of stuffed animals. She also loved reading and savoring a good cup of coffee. Sarah will be remembered for her quick wit, kind spirit, and the unique joy she brought to those around her.
Where it happened
1466 W IRVING PARK RD
- Neighborhood
- Lake View
- Ward
- 47th Ward
- Nearest streets
- W IRVING PARK RD
Street view: 41.9544° N, 87.6669° W
4 people and 3 vehicles
Reported Conditions
- Crash type
- VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE
- Primary cause
- UNABLE TO DETERMINE
- Weather
- CLEAR
- Lighting
- DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
- Road surface
- DRY
- Road defect
- WORN SURFACE
- Trafficway
- DIVIDED - W/MEDIAN (NOT RAISED)
- Traffic control
- NO CONTROLS
- Speed limit
- 30 MPH
Raw data
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