Chicago, IL (May 18, 2024) – According to officers with the Chicago Police Department, a man was struck by a vehicle early on Saturday morning on the South Side of the city and died as a result of the collision.

Just before 12:30 a.m., police stated they arrived at the scene, located in the 3900 block of South Lark Park Avenue, for a separate call. A 46-year-old man attempted to cross South DuSable Lake Shore Drive in the 3800 block when a driver heading north hit and critically injured the man. EMTs attempted life-saving measures on the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. However, the CPD’s Investigative Response team is still investigating the accident and has not released further details related to the incident.

We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased man’s family.

Pedestrian Fatalities in Chicagoland

Pedestrian accidents result in tens of thousands of injuries nationwide, with an alarming proportion of these incidents occurring across the state of Illinois and in the greater Chicagoland area. However, there may be several legal options available after a victim is hit and injured or killed by a negligent party, whether that entity is another driver, train conductor, trucking company, or manufacturer.

At Ankin Law, our pedestrian accident attorneys can assist you in obtaining compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. Over several decades, our Chicago-area pedestrian accident lawyers have successfully obtained compensation for local clients. As one of Illinois’s largest personal injury law firms, we have recovered hundreds of millions in jury verdicts and settlements.

To assist you in winning your case, our team combines the expertise, experience, and knowledge of more than eighty personal injury lawyers, pedestrian accident attorneys, and support staff. When you work with our lawyers, you will have access to premier medical professionals, collision investigators, and accident reconstructionists on our side, all of whom can assist you in establishing fault and securing just compensation for your injuries. Please contact our pedestrian accident lawyers in Chicago at 844-600-0000 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about your options.

Note: We use outside sources such as news reports, police reports, social media platforms, and first-hand or eyewitness accounts about accidents that happen throughout the state of Illinois. We have not verified any of the facts surrounding this particular accident. Please contact Ankin Law, LLC, if you locate incorrect information in our post. We will correct it immediately or remove a post if requested.

Disclaimer: This post is not intended as a solicitation for business. It’s vital to understand that these posts do not offer legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Legal outcomes can differ based on individual circumstances. For personalized legal guidance, please reach out directly to Ankin Law, LLC. The featured image used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.