Ann LoPrieno Killed in Oak Park Concrete Truck Accident

Pedestrian Accident - September 24, 2026

Ann Marie LoPrieno Died in Oak Park Pedestrian Accident Involving Concrete Truck by North Boulevard and Euclid Avenue

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OAK PARK, ILLINOIS (September 24, 2026) – A 71-year-old woman identified as Ann LoPrieno has tragically died in an Oak Park concrete truck accident near the intersection of North Boulevard and Euclid Avenue.

Cook County officials are saying that the collision occurred shortly before 9:00 AM on Wednesday. Ann LoPrieno was attempting to cross the street at a four-way stop when she was hit by a concrete truck.

Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the injured victim. She was transported to a local area hospital with critical injuries.

Unfortunately, Ann LoPrieno was beyond medical aid and pronounced deceased shortly after arriving at the hospital. The intersection was blocked off for some time as investigators worked to determine what happened.

The driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with police.

Liability for Oak Park Concrete Truck Accidents

Illinois law imposes a number of specific duties on drivers that are approaching any intersection that is controlled by traffic lights or stop signs. In particular, 625 ILCS 5/11-1204 requires drivers to stop at the marked stop line. If there’s no stop line, they must stop before entering the crosswalk. Moreover, 625 ILCS 5/11-903 requires that drivers yield to any pedestrian that is already within a crosswalk and close enough so as to pose a hazard. For any pedestrian collision, there are a number of factors that could contribute to whether or not a driver could be liable.

• Complete Stop: One important consideration is whether the vehicle involved came to a complete stop before entering the crosswalk.
• Visibility: The sight lines and visibility at the intersection also play a role and are important to consider.
• Impairment: It also matters whether or not any driver was under the influence of alcohol or some type of substance before colliding with a pedestrian.
• Blind Spots: Courts will take into consideration whetheror not a truck driver checked their blind spots before making any turn or proceeding through an intersection.

When a truck driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with a pedestrian, liability for that collision could extend beyond any specific driver determined to be at fault. Consider, for example, Pyne v. Witmer, Supreme Court of Illinois (1989). A gas mechanic drove to a city for a work-related certification test and was later responsible for a fatal collision as he was returning. Attorneys for the plaintiff argued that the defendant was working at the time of the crash and that his employer should be held responsible. The Illinois Supreme Court said that a jury could decide whether or not the driver was working within the course and scope of his employment at the time of the collision.

Preventing Illinois Truck Accidents and Seeking Accountability

Pedestrians lack the protection afforded by enclosed vehicles and are particularly vulnerable in the event of a collision. Large trucks pose a number of unique hazards, particularly given their large blind spots that can totally obscure the presence of any pedestrian in the roadway. According to one report by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, inadequate driver surveillance was a factor in roughly 14% of the large truck crashes that they studied. Truck companies should take a number of measures to prevent pedestrian collisions.

• Training: Truck companies should ensure that their drivers are adequately trained to handle the specific rig that they will be operating.
• Certification: Truck companies should ensure that any prospective drivers are properly certified to handle the classification of truck they will be using.
• Technology: Truck companies should consider adopting technological features such as forward collision avoidance systems.
• Supervision: Truck companies should do their best to monitor the driving habits of their workers.

Preventing truck accidents should go beyond truck drivers. Cities and counties can also work to prevent many of these tragedies through infrastructure changes that prioritize the safety and well-being of pedestrians. Unfortunately, truck companies are not likely to accept responsibility if one of their drivers is involved in a fatal collision. They are more likely to blame the victim or say that they were at least partially at fault. This is why it is so important that these incidents are properly investigated by an outside party.

Investigating Cook County Truck Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ann LoPrieno. Any person who may have more information about what occurred should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened so that similar tragedies can be averted. Many important safety questions have yet to be answered. Is there a history of pedestrian collisions at this intersection? What was the speed of the truck driver involved? What is the safety record of the company that owned this concrete truck?

Do you need more information about an Oak Park pedestrian collision? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates is here to support you. We are committed to helping people understand their rights and holding companies fully accountable for the negligent conduct of their drivers. You can rest assured that we will do everything in our power to uncover exactly what happened. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free investigation into the unique facts of any collision, we may be able to assist you. You are always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.