The first quarter of 2020 showed an increase in fatalities in Illinois, despite fewer drivers on the road due to the pandemic. In 2019, Chicago traffic accidents and deaths declined over 2018, but the numbers are still high. Overall, the state of Illinois has followed the national trend, with the number of deaths rising overall by 6 percent statewide from 2015 to 2017, the NCS said. The number of traffic deaths in Chicago rose from 113 in 2016 to 133 in 2017, an increase of 18 percent. Chicago Traffic Deadlier for Motorists, Pedestrians, Cyclists
Traffic deaths fell for a 3rd straight year in 2019. In 2018, the number of fatalities dropped 2.4%, but the total number of deaths still reached over 36,000. Additionally, another 4.57 million people were injured seriously enough to require medical attention. The assessment by the NSC shows a 6 percent overall increase in the number of traffic deaths in 2017 from 2015, marking the second straight year that motor vehicle deaths topped 40,000 nationwide. CPD and CTA have protocols in place to address possible station closures, which are designed to ensure a balance between public safety and providing service to CTA customers.The number of deaths resulting from motor vehicle accidents continued to rise both nationally and locally, according information released by the National Safety Council ( NSC) and the city of Chicago. The CTA issued a statement as well, saying, "The CTA has a very close working relationship with the Chicago Police Department and other city agencies, and coordinates very closely with those entities on every event and activity, including adjusting service as necessary.
We frequently collaborate and coordinate in public safety efforts and greatly appreciate their continued partnership and support in these efforts." She was charged with aggravated assault of a first responder, resisting and obstructing traffic.ĬPD also issued a statement, saying, "The Chicago Police Department works closely with our City partners, including the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the Department of Streets and Sanitation. Larson's chief of staff said there have already been conversations on Tuesday with the agencies involved about Monday night, and more are planned to keep everyone safe.Ĭhicago police said two people were arrested in Monday night's incident, including a 15-year-old girl. "I looked down, and there was just a mob of people and a bunch of cops standing around, watching, and I went to one of them and said, 'My car was in there,' and he said, 'You're not getting it tonight.'" "A bunch of cops standing around watching it, and I went up to one of them and said, 'my car is there,' and they said, 'well you're not getting it tonight,'" Rescigno said. Rescigno was performing improv at a nearby theatre, when he saw the large crowds begin to gather around 9:30 p.m., preventing him from reaching his car.
"I came out of my show, and I looked down the street, and there was just a mob," said Dominic Rescigno, whose car was damaged. Belmont Avenue was shut down for hours as hundreds blocked the street. The scene unfolded near the Belmont Red Line stop. CPD arrested 2 after people were seen stomping and dancing on cars near the Chicago Belmont Red Line stop in Lakeview.ĬHICAGO (WLS) - People were seen stomping and dancing on cars Monday night into Tuesday morning in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.
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