Tracy Frasure Killed in Chicago CTA Bus Accident

Bus Accident - December 5, 2025

Tracy Frasure Died in South Shore, Chicago CTA Bus Accident After Slipping on South Shore Drive

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 3, 2025) – A woman identified as Tracy Frasure has tragically died in a South Shore, Chicago CTA bus collision by the South Shore Cultural Center.

Cook County officials are saying that the accident took place around 7:55 a.m. on Wednesday. Witnesses say that Tracy Frasure was walking towards the bus when it appears that she may have slipped.

She was subsequently hit by the CTA bus and seriously injured. Several people said that the bus driver kept going after the crash.

Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, Tracy Frasure was pronounced dead at the scene.

A full investigation into the fatal South Shore bus collision remains ongoing.

Liability for Chicago CTA Bus Accidents

Chicago Transit Authority buses are considered common carriers under the Common Carrier Liability Act (740 ILCS 25/). Their drivers must operate with an abundance of caution to avoid hitting vehicles and pedestrians. Pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/11-1002, “the driver of a vehicle shall stop and yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger.” There are many ways that a bus driver may have acted negligently.

Blind spots: A bus driver may have failed to check their blind spots for any pedestrians that may be nearby.
Speed: A bus driver may have been traveling at an unsafe speed given the prevailing conditions.
Boarding: A bus driver may have pulled away from a bus stop as passengers were boarding or exiting the bus.
Fatigue: A bus driver may have worked beyond their legally allowed hours and become fatigued.

The vast majority of bus accidents are preventable. They tend to involve situations where drivers are not properly scanning the road ahead of them. One of the major safety issues with buses is that they have large blind spots. These can completely obscure the presence of pedestrians and even entire vehicles. When a bus driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this may be construed as negligence. If that same driver fails to stop after the collision, this likely indicates that they weren’t paying enough attention to their surroundings in the first place.

Third-Party Liability for Chicago Transit Authority Bus Accidents

Many people are seriously injured or killed in accidents with buses every year across the United States. According to The Journalist’s Resource, “About 50 passengers (including the driver) are killed, on average, in a given year. Inter-city buses are 1.9 more likely to become involved in an accident, and charter operations have “significantly higher odds of driver error.” There could be numerous sources of liability for a bus collision beyond any driver deemed to be at fault.

Bus Company: A private or public bus company like the Chicago Transit Authority could be liable for a bus accident. As a general rule, employers can be liable for the wrongful actions of their employees who are working within the course and scope of their job duties.
City: A municipal entity like the city of Chicago could also be liable for a bus accident if it was caused by a dangerous condition on public property. Chicago has a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. If a bus passenger slips or trips near a bus stop, this may have been caused by underlying defects with the sidewalk.
Hiring Company: The company responsible for hiring or vetting a bus driver could also be held at fault. A bus driver may have lacked the proper commercial license to operate the bus. It is also possible that they had a history of criminal behavior or traffic infractions that were overlooked.

Bus accidents tend to be complex by their very nature. In many situations, multiple entities could share liability for a collision. However, bus companies and their insurance providers will virtually never accept responsibility if one of their drivers hits a pedestrian. This is why it is so important that these incidents are properly investigated by an outside party. Surveillance footage and physical evidence left at the scene can help paint a clear picture of what happened, regardless of what the Chicago Transit Authority claims.

Investigating Chicago Transit Authority Bus Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of Tracy Frasure. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. This was a preventable tragedy that should not have taken place. Many questions remain unanswered at this time. Is there a history of collisions at this location? What is the safety record of the bus driver? When was the last time this bus was inspected and maintained?

Do you need more information about a Chicago Transit Authority bus accident? Our team of bus accident investigators is here to assist you in any way that we can. We are committed to helping victims understand their rights and protecting those rights through skilled advocacy. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any particular incident, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.