Chicago, IL (August 19, 2024) – Police have found a pickup truck that struck and killed a 67-year-old Evanston man over the weekend.
At about 11:30 p.m. Saturday, a black pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed hit James Reed Tillman as he was crossing the street in the 1900 block of West Howard Street, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. Witnesses told police they saw the pickup drag” Tillman about six feet after veering around him and continuing eastbound on Howard Street, a traffic crash report said.
Tillman suffered a fractured femur, scrapes to his head, a large gash to his midsection, and internal bleeding, the report said. He was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he was pronounced dead just before midnight, according to the report.
Shortly after the crash, responding officers found surveillance footage and traced the pickup to the 1100 block of West Lunt Avenue in Rogers Park, where they discovered the pickup shortly before midnight and made an arrest. No further details have been released about the suspect as of Monday, however, and officers continue to investigate at this time.
We offer our sincere condolences to James Reed Tillman’s loved ones.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Chicago
Even though Chicago is one of the few truly walkable metropolises in our country, pedestrians continue to encounter danger on its thoroughfares. Local authorities estimate that the number of pedestrian fatalities in traffic collisions over the past year may have peaked at its highest level in half a century, based on preliminary data.
A total of nearly 200 pedestrians died in recent vehicle collisions, representing an increase of more than 20% compared to the previous year. Notably, 40% of fatal pedestrian collisions were caused by hit-and-runs, while 80% of severe and fatal pedestrian incidents transpired in Chicago alone, close to an intersection of 125 feet or less. Of course, it is critical that victims obtain immediate legal counsel from a Chicago pedestrian accident attorney if they or a member of their family has been injured in a collision.
The Romaker Law Firm’s staff is prepared to advocate for justice on behalf of you and your family after a pedestrian collision has tragically claimed the life of your loved one. Insurance companies will attempt to minimize the amount of money you are owed by capitalizing on your loved one’s crash. Fortunately, you can schedule a free consultation with our Chicago-area car accident attorneys at the Romaker Law Firm today.
We have assisted bereaved Illinois and Chicago families for over two decades in obtaining the fair compensation they require to cover their losses following a collision that ended in the death of a beloved family member. Contact our car accident lawyer in Chicago at 312-377-7000 to learn how to move forward with your life after a major car accident.
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