Bridgeview And Chicago Ridge Cops Partner In 'Fatal Four' Traffic Safety Initiative

CHICAGO RIDGE/BRIDGEVIEW, IL — In response to last month’s crash at the intersection of 99th Street and Harlem Avenue where a 22-year-old Oak Lawn man died, the Chicago Ridge and Bridgeview police departments will be conducting a coordinated traffic safety initiative throughout the month of October.

Officers from both towns will be patrolling a 2-mile stretch of Harlem Avenue to combat the “Fatal 4” traffic violations – speeding, seatbelt use, distracted driving and impaired driving. The Fatal 4 has been statistically shown to be the leading causes of injuries or death in vehicle crashes.

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“We are working with Bridgeview police to address an over two-mile stretch of Harlem,” said Chief Jim Jarolimek, of the Chicago Ridge Police Department.

Which two-mile strip will be a surprise. Motorists are asked by law enforcement to be vigilant in avoiding these violations so that police can increase safety on the Harlem Avenue roadway.