McHenry Township, IL (November 15, 2024) – Illinois State Police troopers said a 30-year-old McHenry man was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after he was struck by a car while walking along Riverside Drive.

Police and the McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded to the site at about 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday, along the 2100 block of Riverside Drive, for a reported crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Paramedics took the pedestrian to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and then flown to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with injuries not thought to be life-threatening, the police department said in a news release. A preliminary investigation concluded the pedestrian was hit by a black 2008 Ford Escape, which had been southbound on Riverside Drive. The pedestrian also was walking south on Riverside Drive in the southbound lanes.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, though police released no further details about the motorist, including whether any citations had been issued or whether speed or intoxication were considered to be a factor. The investigation is ongoing, but no other information has been released.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.

Pedestrian Accidents in Chicago

Even though Chicago is one of the few completely walkable metropolitan areas in the United States, pedestrians continue to face risk on the city’s thoroughfares. Unfortunately, traffic analysts say that the number of pedestrians who have been killed in traffic incidents over the past year has reached its greatest level in the preceding half-century. And according to preliminary data that local authorities have collected, the rate of these incidents is only increasing.

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 Stokie-area auto accident attorneys at the Romaker Law Firm today. For more than 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 Chicagoland at 312-377-7000 to learn more about your options and how to move forward after a major accident has affected you and yours.

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