One pedestrian killed, and one other person injured near 4500 N HAZEL ST in Uptown

A pedestrian was killed after a Sunday afternoon collision in Uptown on April 17, 2022 at 2:54 PM. One other person reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

The crash occurred near 4500 N HAZEL ST, on an undivided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. There was a stop sign. The weather was clear and the roadway was dry. The police report attributed the cause of the crash to failing to yield right of way.

A 2007 Honda Accord was heading south while turning left. The police report described the driver, a 39-year-old man, as failing to yield. His airbag did not deploy; he reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries. Five other passengers were uninjured.

A 44-year-old woman (pedestrian) was in a crosswalk and wearing contrasting clothing. The police report described her as crossing at a controlled point that was not an intersection; she was killed.

Police were notified at 2:54 PM and made a report on scene. This was the 658th injurious crash reported in April 2022, and the 3,884th injurious crash reported in 2022. It was the 37th fatal crash for 2022.