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One pedestrian killed near 1947 W CERMAK RD in Lower West Side

A pedestrian was killed after a Friday evening hit-and-run collision in Lower West Side on October 6, 2023 at 8:06 PM.

The crash occurred near 1947 W CERMAK RD, at a four-way intersection. 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 pickup truck of unknown make was heading east. The police report did not have details about the driver.

A 55-year-old man (pedestrian) was killed.

Police were notified at 9:04 PM and made a report on scene. This was the 344th injurious crash reported in October 2023, and the 12,666th injurious crash reported in 2023. It was the 110th fatal crash for 2023.

Where it happened

1947 W CERMAK RD

Neighborhood
Lower West Side
Nearest streets
W CERMAK RD

Street view: 41.8521° N, 87.6753° W

2 people and 1 vehicle

Pickup truck of unknown make
Vehicle type
PICKUP
Maneuver
STRAIGHT AHEAD
Travel direction
E
Unit number
1
Driver: unknown age person Uninjured
Pedestrian: 55-year-old man Killed
Visibility
NO CONTRASTING CLOTHING
Hospital
STROGER HOSPITAL
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
FOUR WAY
Traffic control
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Speed limit
30 MPH
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