A Sunday night walk ended in tragedy on Chicago’s Near West Side.
A 43-year-old woman lost her life after being struck by a vehicle.
The incident occurred around 9 p.m. in the 10-100 block of South Ashland Avenue.
According to Chicago police, the victim was attempting to cross Ogden Avenue.
Reports from ABC7 Chicago indicate she was crossing against the traffic signal at the time.
A teenage driver was traveling through the intersection with the right of way.
The vehicle struck the woman as she moved through the lane.
Emergency responders rushed the woman to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
Doctors worked to save her, but she later died from her injuries.
The teenage driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Chicago police stated that the driver was not cited in the incident.
Investigators believe the driver had a green light when the collision happened.
Recent History
The Near West Side has seen a rise in pedestrian safety concerns over the last year.
Intersections like South Ashland and Ogden Avenue are known for heavy traffic and fast-moving vehicles.
This area sits near the Illinois Medical District, where foot traffic remains high at all hours.
Local residents have previously voiced concerns about the timing of signals at major Near West Side crossings.
In recent months, the city has faced pressure to improve lighting in the 10-100 block of South Ashland.
This tragedy marks another fatal pedestrian incident in a neighborhood striving for better road safety.
Data shows that late-night collisions often involve pedestrians misjudging the speed of oncoming cars.
Community leaders continue to advocate for “Vision Zero” improvements to prevent these types of losses.
As of now, the identity of the woman has not been released pending family notification.
