One pedestrian killed, and three other people injured near 7410 S RACINE AVE in Englewood

A pedestrian was killed after a Monday morning angle collision in Englewood on February 22, 2021 at 11:54 AM.

The crash occurred near 7410 S RACINE AVE, at a four-way intersection. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. There was a traffic light. The weather was overcast and the roadway was wet. The police report attributed the cause of the crash to disregarding traffic signals; and, secondarily, to inadequate driving skill, knowledge, or experience.

There were two motor vehicles involved in the crash:

• A 2011 Chevrolet Equinox was heading south. The police report described the driver, a 20-year-old man, as disregarding traffic controls/signals. The police report did not have additional details about the driver. His passenger, an 18-year-old man, was uninjured.
• A 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee was heading west and was hit in the front. The driver, a 41-year-old man, reportedly suffered unspecified injuries. A 29-year-old male passenger reportedly suffered unspecified injuries; his airbag deployed from the front. A 32-year-old female passenger reportedly suffered unspecified injuries; her airbag deployed from the front.

A 43-year-old woman (pedestrian) was in a bike lane and using a light source. The police report described her as traveling against traffic; she was killed.

Police were notified at 11:54 AM and made a report on scene. This was the 665th injurious crash reported in February 2021, and the 1,667th injurious crash reported in 2021. It was the 12th fatal crash for 2021.