Last year a city dump truck hit and ran over a bicyclist in Chicago’s Northwest Side neighborhood. A 31-year-old woman was cycling northwest on Milwaukee Avenue in Avondale. The truck and the bicycle turned right simultaneously at the busy intersection of Belmont Avenue. The truck ran over the bicyclist and pinned her under the truck.
The truck continued to drag the woman for several more feet before finally stopping. The truck driver (48 years old) didn’t realize what was happening until witnesses started shouting to get his attention. Eric O. Carrasquillo was the driver. He was driving a truck for city maintenance that belonged to the Chicago Department of Transportation.
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Paul Greenberg, a Chicago personal injury lawyer with Briskman Briskman & Greenberg said that the truck and bicycle accidents are a reminder to us all to be more cautious and aware of our surroundings. He is not involved in the case. A truck accident victim may be eligible for compensation. A personal injury lawyer with experience can advise you on the best course of action depending on your case.
In critical condition, the bicyclist was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Witnesses stated that the bicyclist was conscious even after the truck accident. After the truck accident, the truck driver appeared shaken and was taken to Swedish American Hospital.
The police said that no citations or charges were filed against the truck driver. The bicyclist claimed he was in his blind spot when the accident occurred. Side guards were installed on the truck to prevent victims of crashes from being trapped under it.
Residents of Avondale have described the intersection between Milwaukee and Belmont Avenues, as unsafe for pedestrians and drivers due to numerous blind spots. The incident is still under investigation by Chicago police.
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