Pedestrian Killed In Oakbrook Terrace Car Accident
Pedestrian Accident - March 18, 2024
DuPage County Officials Investigating Oakbrook Terrace Car Accident By The Intersection of 22nd Street and MacArthur Drive
OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILLINOIS (March 18, 2024) – A pedestrian has tragically died in an Oakbrook Terrace car accident near 22nd Street and MacArthur Drive.
Oakbrook Terrace officials are saying that the collision took place around 11:24 a.m. on Tuesday. A pedestrian was crossing the road when they were hit by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, the pedestrian later died due to their injuries.
The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with the police. A full investigation into the Oakbrook Terrace pedestrian collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For DuPage County Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, “in 2021 most pedestrian traffic deaths occurred in urban settings (84%), on the open road (77%) versus intersections (23%), and during dark conditions with or without artificial lighting (74%). The largest number of pedestrian deaths occur on Fridays (1,248), closely followed by Saturdays (1,220), and the majority of these deaths happen during dark conditions.” Drivers should take a number of measures in order to prevent pedestrian collisions.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns on the roadway.
- Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are preventable and involve some amount of driver error. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-601), all drivers must not operate their vehicles at a speed greater than what would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. Drivers must also use caution to avoid hitting children or any confused person on the roadway. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
It is also possible that a city or municipal entity could be liable for a pedestrian collision. Government entities that control or maintain roadways have a legal obligation to make sure that those roadways are in a reasonably safe condition. If a road was in a dangerous condition and this contributed to a pedestrian accident, the entity responsible for the road could be held at fault. The family of any person who died in a pedestrian collision may be able to seek some measure of justice through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating Oakbrook Terrace Pedestrian Collisions
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian who died in this Oakbrook Terrace crash. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this.
Do you need more information about an Oakbrook Terrace car accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that negligent drivers are held accountable for their actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any incident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
