Chicago, IL (August 17, 2024) – A scooter and a car were involved in an accident on Chicago’s Southwest Side Friday night, August 16, leaving a 20-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man in critical condition.
The crash happened in the 3300 block of South Pulaski Road around 6:10 p.m. According to police reports, the scooter, driven by a woman with the man as a passenger, was traveling northbound on Pulaski Road when it was involved in a crash with a gray sedan.
Both occupants of the scooter sustained significant injuries. The driver suffered trauma and a shoulder injury, while the passenger was hospitalized for head trauma. Chicago Fire Department paramedics took both victims to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. The sedan driver was not injured. No citations have been issued at this time. The Major Accident Detectives are currently investigating the incident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Chicago
Although Chicago is one of the few truly walkable metropolises in our country, pedestrians continue to encounter danger on its thoroughfares. Based on preliminary data, 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.
Unfortunately, nearly 200 pedestrians died in recent vehicle collisions, representing an increase of more than 20% compared to the previous year. And notably, 40% of fatal pedestrian collisions were caused by hit-and-runs. In comparison, 80% of severe and fatal pedestrian incidents transpired in Chicago alone, near an intersection of 125 feet or less. Of course, victims must obtain immediate legal counsel from a Chicago pedestrian accident attorney if they or a family member has been injured in a collision.
The Romaker Law Firm’s staff is prepared to advocate for justice for you and your family after a pedestrian collision. Insurance companies will attempt to minimize the amount of money you are owed by capitalizing on your crash. Fortunately, you can schedule a free consultation with our Chicago-area auto accident attorneys at the Romaker Law Firm today. For over two decades, we have assisted Illinois state citizens and Chicago residents in obtaining the just compensation they require to cover their losses following a collision. Contact our car accident lawyer in Chicago at 312-377-7000 to learn more about your options and how to move forward with your life after a major accident has affected you and yours.
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