Male Pedestrian, 42, Killed In Homewood Pickup Truck Accident

Pedestrian Accident - April 4, 2025

42-Year-Old Man From Chicago Died in Homewood Pedestrian Collision on Halsted Street

HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS (April 4, 2025) – A 42-year-old man from Chicago tragically died in a Homewood pedestrian accident with a pickup truck on Halsted Street.

Cook County officials are saying that the accident took place around 11:15 PM on Sunday. The man was crossing the street when he was hit by a black Dodge Ram heading southbound.

Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. He was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.

The driver of the Dodge Ram remained at the scene and cooperated with police. The circumstances leading up to the Homewood pedestrian accident remain under investigation.

Liability for Homewood Pedestrian Accidents

Many pedestrians are seriously injured or killed every year in car accidents across Illinois. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, “Crashes involving pedestrians accounted for 1.4% of total crashes, 16.9% of fatal crashes and 6.2% of injury crashes. Crashes involving pedalcyclists accounted for less than 1.0% of total crashes, 3.1% of fatal crashes and 3.8% of injury crashes.” There are many factors that can contribute to pedestrian accidents.

• Speeding: Pedestrian accidents are much more likely to happen if drivers are speeding.
• Distracted Driving: Pedestrian accidents often involve a driver that is distracted by their cell phone or other objects.
• Inclement Weather: Drivers are much more likely to lose control of their vehicle and hit pedestrians if it is raining or there are other adverse weather conditions.
• Driver Intoxication: A large portion of pedestrian accidents involve a driver who was intoxicated. This may include instances where a driver is intoxicated by alcohol or medications.

Drivers have a legal obligation to take steps in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. This includes situations where a pedestrian is outside of a marked crosswalk. 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.

Liability for any pedestrian accident could extend beyond an at-fault driver. Many of the vehicles that are on the roadway are used for commercial purposes. This is particularly true with respect to vans and pickup trucks. If the driver of a vehicle was working at the time of a collision, their employer may bear some liability for the crash. As a general principle, employers are usually responsible for the negligent actions of their employees who are working within the course and scope of their job duties. It is important that certain steps are taken after any pedestrian accident.

• Accident Construction: Investigators may need to perform accident reconstruction in order to determine what caused or contributed to an accident.
• Evidence Collection: all evidence related to the accidents should be preserved. This will usually include photos, surveillance footage, and witness testimony.
• Logbooks: It should be determined if the driver involved in the collision may have been working. Truck drivers should have their logbook examined.

Pedestrian accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to involve situations where drivers are either distracted or not paying sufficient attention to hazards in the roadway. Intersections can be particularly dangerous, especially as drivers are making left-hand turns. Left turns were involved in nearly 10 times more collisions as opposed to right-hand turns. The family of any person killed in a pedestrian collision may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a wrongful death claim.

Investigating Cook County Pedestrian Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man killed in this Homewood pickup truck accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to authorities. There are so many questions about this accident that remain unanswered. Was the driver of the vehicle speeding? Were they potentially distracted? Did they attempt to stop before hitting the victim?

Do you need more information about a Homewood pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that victims are aware of their rights and that steps are taken to ensure that our roadways are as safe as possible. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any particular incident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.