RED LIGHT CAMERA FOOTAGE PROVIDES CLUES REGARDING IDENTITY OF HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER
On February 23, 2010, a female pedestrian was killed on Chicago's South Side in a hit-and-run accident. The incident occurred at 69th and Halsted. A man has now been charged for his involvement in this incident. Police were able to review video surveillance footage from the area, including red light camera footage.
There is debate regarding whether the red light cameras are effective at reducing accidents. Some data shows that the cameras actually increase the number of accidents at intersections because drivers may slam on their brakes to avoid entering the intersection. The State Senate will debate a bill this week banning red light cameras, except for in construction sites and railroad crossings. Perhaps if the red light cameras are banned, surveillance cameras should be installed in their stead to identify hit-and-run drivers and other criminal activity. It is satisfying to know that the man involved in the hit-and-run has been identified and charged.
