57-year-old man fatally struck while crossing street in Vittum Park

https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/57-year-old-man-fatally-struck-while-crossing-street-in-vittum-park/

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Pedestrians may recover damages if injured in the street. Driver may raise defense of improper or unsafe crossing, however it does not mean the claim will be completely defeated. Pedestrians family may seek wrongful death recovery.

Uber self-driving car kills Pedestrian

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2018/03/19/uber-self-driving-car-kills-arizona-woman/438473002/?csp=chromepush

Tragic accident, of course.

Will raise all types of legal issues, in addition to regulatory concerns. Uber, designer, and driver on the hook. Potential defenses include pedestrian crossing at undesignated area.