This tragic accident happened this week in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on the Southwest Side: a pickup truck struck an elderly couple that ultimately caused their death, and now the victim's family wanted a more severe punishment for the driver. The incident occurred at about 8:50 a.m. Sunday when a Ford F150 driven by a 43-year-old man attempted to make a left turn onto Archer Avenue near Mayfield Avenue. At the time, two pedestrians, Zofia Chruszcz, 72 years of age, and her husband Ryszard Stebnicki, 74 years of age were crossing the intersection in the crosswalk en route to church according to family members.
The two, Zofia and Ryszard, were taken to area hospitals after the truck struck them down, both reported in critical condition. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, both soon succumbed to their injuries. The family has spoken out through their granddaughter, Zofia, showing its members in deep sadness, while demanding a harsher sentence on the driver for their lost loved ones. The family's call for justice reflects the pain and shock they go through trying to come to terms with this sudden tragedy.
The two, Zofia and Ryszard, were taken to area hospitals after the truck struck them down, both reported in critical condition. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, both soon succumbed to their injuries. The family has spoken out through their granddaughter, Zofia, showing its members in deep sadness, while demanding a harsher sentence on the driver for their lost loved ones. The family's call for justice reflects the pain and shock they go through trying to come to terms with this sudden tragedy.
