Male pedestrian, 59, killed in collision on West Congress in Chicago, Illinois
59-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck By Truck In Loop
Police initially said the crash may have been a hit-and-run, but the driver stopped. The 50-year-old man was cited for not taking due care to avoid a pedestrian in the roadway and is scheduled to appear in traffic court at 9 a.m. on Jan. 30.
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When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
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