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What the hell? What is the speed limit downtown? Has anyone noticed that since the introduction of these high tech cell phones there are far more accidents on CITY streets? We're not talking the Stevenson here. I NEVER cross the street, even with the light, unless I check both ways first. There are way to many people out there NOT paying attention.
ReplyDeleteTowanda, I have an extreme fear of crossing streets.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in high school, I saw a classmate get run over by two cars, while trying to catch a bus.
She was struck by a car going westbound that knocked her into the eastbound lane, where she was struck a second time and killed.
That image is permanently etched in my brain. :-(
WOW Timothy, that's pretty traumatic:( Like I've "said" before, it's too bad there isn't an off switch for the "projector" in our minds.
ReplyDeleteFrom that day forward, I take my time and look both ways before I step into the street. If cars are approaching the intersection, I wait for them to stop BEFORE I cross. If a driver doesn't make eye contact with me, I wave my hands until they see me.
ReplyDeletePeople have teased me for being overly cautious when crossing the street, but I couldn't care less.
none of the news stories mention if these women were crossing with or against the light. convenient.
ReplyDeletei was there when it happened., by far one of the worst things ive ever seen. the car hit them so hard that it was extremely loud. all the onlookers were crying. i hope more then anything that they got the hearless coward that drove away from the scene!!my prayers are with them.and the lady that hit them ran a red light so they did have the right away to start walking across
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, thank you for sharing that information. I have seen people hit by cars before. It's very traumatic.
ReplyDeleteThe driver was a woman? Did you see her face? Can you describe her?
I was also there. The two fifty-ish women were crosing the street on the crosswalk, on a walk signal when this SUV cam barreling down the road, running the red light- the driver looked like a young woman. The SUV hit them extremely hard, the thuds were loud and audible, both of them flew a little and were laying unconcious on the road. The SUV kept driving. Myself and a bunch of other witnesses tried to flag the SUV down, and get it to stop, but it didn't. PLEASE PLEASE pray for these two innocent victims. They are both still in critical condition. And please everyone, use EXTRA caution when crossing a busy intersection, even if you have the walk signal.
ReplyDeletePeace and love
Almost every year, there is at least one hit and run downtown. Sometimes, the drivers are young. Often, they are too old.
ReplyDeletetowanda & Timothy: I agree! I only cross at traffic light crosswalks, after I carefully scan the intersection. If I don't feel I should cross, I await the next light.
If the "SUV" was an Escalade (as reported in another source) or another GM model, it could have been traced via Onstar (well, that's IF the Chicago police had the time to do it) but........we KNOW how chicago HATES those "American" vehicles, and obviously for a reason. This would not have happened in downtown Detroit......AND if it did, they'd have the perps stopped dead in their tracks before they hid out at granmammy's house.
ReplyDeleteIllegal immigrant? Unlicensed driver (almost applauded in Chicago for the sake of the almighty $$$)? Uninsured? Five different surnames? Three different addresses? JUST GO! FLOOR IT!