Cicero, IL (January 22, 2025) – A man was killed after being struck by a CTA train in the west suburbs, according to a city spokesperson on Wednesday, January 22.

The deadly crash happened on Wednesday at about 5:45 p.m. on 21st Place between 50th and 49th Avenues, the spokesperson said. Authorities stated that the man was riding his bike when he was struck by a CTA Pink Line train. Suburban authorities have not identified the man.

No other information was available. However, this crash remains under active investigation. Anyone with video footage or information regarding this crash investigation is urged to contact the Cicero Police Department Traffic Unit.

We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased man’s loved ones.

Pedestrian Deaths in Illinois

Despite being one of the few completely walkable cities in the nation, Chicago’s streets nonetheless pose a threat to pedestrians. Preliminary data suggests that pedestrian fatalities in traffic crashes may have reached their highest level in 50 years during the last year, according to local authorities.

Nearly 200 pedestrians lost their lives in recent car crashes, which is more than 20% greater than the number that died the year before. Interestingly, hit-and-runs accounted for 40% of deadly pedestrian crashes, and 80% of serious and fatal pedestrian occurrences occurred in Chicago alone, within 125 feet of an intersection. Naturally, if a victim or a family member has been hurt in a collision, they need legal help from a Chicago pedestrian accident lawyer immediately.

After your loved one has been tragically killed in a pedestrian collision, the team at The Romaker Law Firm is ready to fight for justice on your behalf and that of your family. Insurance companies will try to take advantage of your loved one’s accident to reduce the amount of money you owe. Fortunately, the Romaker Law Firm offers free consultations with its car accident lawyers in the Chicago region.

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 Cicero at 312-377-7000 to learn how to move forward with your life after a major car accident.

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