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RED LIGHT CRASHES IN THE NEWS
Traffic crashes are a critical public safety issue. In 2020, nearly 1,200 people were killed in traffic crashes in Illinois. Sadly, these deadly collisions happen in every community and harm many innocent victims. As indicated by the news reports below, many are caused by drivers who run red lights.
Four children injured, two critically, in South Chicago hit and run
CBS, Feb. 12, 2022
Multiple vehicle 'mass casualty' crash leaves 9 dead, 1 critical in North Las Vegas
News3LV, January 29, 2022
Man Killed After Driver Allegedly Runs Red Light, Causing 4-Vehicle Waukegan Crash
NBC, January 16, 2022
Rogers Park driver strikes car, hits pedestrian and crashes into storefront before running away
Block Club Chicago, Dec. 21, 2021
Chicago woman struck by red light runner while waiting for bus dies
Fox32, Dec. 14, 2021
Vehicle plows into pedestrian, hits building in Park Manor
CBS, Dec. 13, 2021
2 Women, One 88 And The Other 49, Killed When Motorist Disregards Red Light, Hits Pedestrians In West Rogers Park
Chicago Tribune, Nov. 14, 2021
1 Killed, 4 Injured In Crash Involving U-Haul Van And Truck In Englewood
CBS, Nov. 8, 2021
I'm Blessed to Have Life:' Man Recounts Horrific Crash After Stolen Vehicle Slammed Into His Car
NBC, Oct. 27, 2021
Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash As Suspect Fled Scene of Nearby Shooting
NBC, October 3, 2021
'You Hear The Engines Racing': Residents, City Officials On Curbing Accidents On Chicago's Torrence Avenue
CBS, August 23, 2021
Man running red light crashes into sedan, seriously injures 2 teens in Sauganash
Chicago Sun Times, June 26, 2021
Police officer injured in horrific crash when driver runs red light
ABC, March 17, 2021
Surveillance video shows SUV run red light, kill woman in Englewood, prosecutors say ABC, February 26,2021
ABC57 Investigates: Running Reds
ABC, June 17, 2022
New data confirms red light cams save lives, IL politicians once again threaten to ban them Streetsblog Chicago, March 16, 2021
