Loop Hit-and-Run Kills 70-Year-Old Woman

Chicago police report a 70-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run early Thursday morning, December 3, in the Loop. The accident involved two vehicles, one which fled the scene. At this point, no one is in custody, authorities say.

According to ABC 7 News, the woman (whose name has not been released) was driving her silver Honda sedan shortly after midnight when she collided with another vehicle, a blue Buick sedan, in the intersection of the 300 block of East Wacker Drive. Her car then jumped the curb and hit a wall on Lower Wacker, near Columbus Drive. She was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

After hitting the woman’s car, the driver of the Buick sedan fled the scene. Police believe there may have been more than one person in the Buick, but as of yet do not have anyone in custody.

Our thoughts and sympathy go out to the victim of this hit-and-run accident.

Startling facts about hit-and-runs

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety researches and analyzes data about hit-and-run crashes. Their statistics show that hit-and-run crashes and fatalities are increasing, with one happening in the United States every 43 seconds. In 2016, 2,049 people were killed in these types of accidents – the highest number ever recorded in the country.

And, Illinois is number four of the top 10 states with the most hit-and-run drivers.

When a driver flees the scene of an accident, they are also fleeing responsibility. This leaves the cost of medical and repair bills on the shoulders of the other driver, even if they had nothing to do with the cause of the accident. Hit-and-runs can leave victims with serious injuries, disability, or in the case of today’s accident, wrongful death. It is crucial to hold the responsible driver accountable for their actions.

The attorneys and legal team at Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers send their condolences to the family of the woman killed in this accident, and hope the responsible parties are soon brought to justice. If you have any information regarding this hit-and-run, please contact the authorities or our offices immediately.

If you or a loved one suffered injury in a Chicago car accident, the attorneys at Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers provide compassionate, strong representation. Call our office at 312-600-9585, or complete a contact form to schedule a consultation. We serve clients in Chicago and throughout Illinois.