Personal Injury Law Blog
Pedestrian dies after being struck by dump truck in crosswalk
A pedestrian who was crossing a street was killed after being hit by a dump truck in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The truck accident occurred at 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Dickens Avenue and Pulaski Road.
Authorities said the truck driver failed to halt at a stop sign and fatally struck the 32-year-old man, who was walking through a crosswalk. Chicago police cited the truck driver for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident, not yielding to a pedestrian in the crosswalk and not stopping at a stop sign.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the truck accident. However, police covered his body with a sheet and left it in the street for four hours as they conducted their investigation.
Truck accidents can have devastating consequences. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, there are steps you can take to hold the responsible party accountable.
The truck accident lawyers at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg can help you pursue compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. Our legal team will guide you through the entire legal process. We will negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf, obtain the necessary evidence, identify damages and figure out who is liable for your injuries.
