Blanca Marquez Killed In Cicero Truck Accident

Truck Accident - March 29, 2025

Blanca Marquez, 56, Died in Truck Accident Along Roosevelt Road in Cicero, Suburb of Chicago

CICERO, ILLINOIS (March 28, 2025) – A woman identified as Blanca Marquez has tragically died in a Cicero truck accident along Roosevelt Road.

Cook County officials are saying that the incident took place on Wednesday. Blanca Marquez was hit by a large truck under uncertain conditions.

Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the woman. Despite lifesaving measures, Blanca Marquez was later pronounced dead.

The driver of the truck remained at the scene and cooperated with police. A full investigation into the cause of the Cicero truck accident remains ongoing.

Liability for Cook County Truck Accidents

Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in car accidents across the United States and Illinois. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “In recent years we have seen decreasing motor vehicle crash fatalities in Illinois, including an all-time-Illinois low in 2009, but fatalities have increased significantly in 2020 and 2021. Overall, traffic fatalities in Illinois have decreased from 1,454 in 2003 to 1,334 in 2021.” Commercial trucks can be particularly dangerous. There are a number of measures that truck drivers should take in order to avoid accidents.

• Truck drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
• Truck drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for pedestrians and other hazards.
• Truck drivers should ensure that their vehicles are routinely inspected and well-maintained.
• Truck drivers should use their horns when necessary to alert pedestrians of their presence.

Truck drivers are required to get a commercial driver’s license. They are held to a high standard in terms of safety. All truck drivers must operate with an abundance of caution in order to avoid any pedestrians in the roadway. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, every driver must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian. They must also use their horns when necessary and exercise the proper precautions to avoid colliding with any child or obviously confused person. If a truck driver fails to slow down in order to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim.

There could be several liable parties for any truck accident. This may include the company that a truck driver worked for. In general, employers are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees—insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. For example, a truck driver may have been transporting goods when they were involved in a collision. It is important that the circumstances of any truck accident are properly understood.

• It should be determined if the truck driver involved in the accident had a history of safety violations.
• The truck driver’s logbook should be reviewed.
• Surveillance footage from nearby traffic cameras and businesses should be collected.
• Medical records related to the crash should be examined.

Even in the absence of any footage of an accident, medical records can paint a clear picture of what took place. This is true even when truck drivers attempt to deny liability after hitting a pedestrian. Most pedestrian accidents are avoidable. They tend to involve drivers who are speeding or otherwise distracted. Accident victims should be aware that they do have legal rights under the law. In particular, the family of any person who died in a truck accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.

Investigating Cicero Truck Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of Blanca Marquez. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the authorities. There needs to be a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading up to this crash. It is our sincere hope that Cook County officials will consider measures to help make this road safer.

Do you need more information about a Cicero truck accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that truck drivers are held accountable for their negligent actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into how an accident took place, we may be able to assist you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.