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Taxicab driver Brian Duako was ticketed for negligent driving after he suddenly sped backward through a crowded crosswalk outside Union Station in Chicago, Illinois at about 8 a.m. yesterday, injuring two pedestrians and himself. The incident raised concerns about the hazards associated with the morning commute and the potential for serious accidents involving busses, cars, and pedestrians. “This intersection is very busy,” Chicago Fire Department Chief Joseph Roccasalva said at the scene of the accident. “It's lucky that more people weren't hurt.” One of the injured pedestrians, Sheri Evans, was taken to the Northwestern Memorial Hospital emergency room. Duako was also sent to Northwestern Hospital with an ankle injury.

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A Chicago car accident involving multiple cars left the Eisenhower Expressway closed yesterday. One motorist believed to be responsible for the car crash fled the scene after what Police are calling a hit and run accident. One driver was taken to the hospital with severe automobile accident personal injuries. Investigation continues into this reoccurring problem as highway drivers often are careless by focusing more on their cell phones and CD players rather than on speed limits and using turn signals. To read the full article, click here

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A Chicago taxi cab accident has sent three people to area hospitals this morning. A taxi cab apparently slammed into a bridge abutment by Union Station at 120 Riverside Plaza this morning during rush hour. In a strange twist, the cab was traveling backwards when it jumped the curb according to witness reports. The Chicago taxi cab accident has left two pedestrians in critical condition, another in serious condition. One victim refused treatment at the scene. Taxi cab accidents can be very risky to pedestrians as many cabs may not have sufficient insurance or licensing to operate safely.

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