Woman Killed In Chicago CTA Bus Accident on South Western Avenue

Bus Accident - September 1, 2024

Female Motorcyclist Died In Collision With Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Bus Along South Western Avenue

Woman Killed In Chicago CTA Bus Accident on South Western Avenue

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 1, 2024) – A female motorcyclist has tragically died in a collision with a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus accident on South Western Avenue.

Cook County officials are saying that the collision took place around 4:15 a.m. on Sunday. A 41-year-old woman was traveling northbound on a three-wheel motorcycle when she was involved in a collision with a CTA bus.

Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. She was taken to Christ Hospital with critical injuries.

Despite life-saving measures, she was later pronounced dead at the hospital. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Chicago Transit Authority Bus Accidents

Many people are seriously injured in accidents involving Chicago Transit Authority buses every year. According to ABC 7, “For CTA buses, that crash factor is 36 hours. Every day and a half in Chicago, a city bus is involved in a crash and the I-Team discovered a surprising number of injuries in CTA accident reports.” Bus drivers should take a number of measures in order to prevent collisions.

  • Bus drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
  • Bus drivers should use their horns when necessary to let other drivers know of their presence.
  • Bus drivers should slow down during periods of reduced visibility.

Buses are considered “common carriers” and are held to strict safety standards set forth in the Common Carrier Liability Act (740 ILCS 25/). Handling a bus is substantially more difficult than driving a passenger vehicle. As such, bus drivers must use the utmost caution in order to avoid collisions. If a bus driver fails to slow down in order to avoid colliding with another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any bus accident.

  • The work logbook for the bus driver involved should be reviewed.
  • Surveillance footage should be sought.
  • Medical records related to the accident should be preserved.
  • The history of collisions at the accident site should be understood.

Depending on the facts of any case, liability for a Chicago Transit Authority bus accident could extend beyond any driver. For example, the city of Chicago could bear some liability for the collision. Generally speaking,  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. The family of any person that died in a Chicago Transit Authority bus accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim.

Investigating CTA Bus Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman that died in this CTA bus accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. It is our sincere hope that city officials will consider measures to prevent other tragedies at this location.

Do you need more information about a CTA bus accident? Our team of roadway 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 those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.