Cicero Pedestrian Accident: Blanca Marques Killed in Truck Crash

On March 26, 2025, a devastating pedestrian accident occurred in Cicero, Illinois, resulting in the death of 56-year-old Blanca Marques. The incident took place in the 5800 block of Roosevelt Road, a busy commercial and residential area, when Marques was struck by a truck around 3:30 p.m. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and the crash led to significant traffic disruptions, with roads being diverted for several hours. The investigation is being handled by the West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, but details about the truck driver or the cause of the crash remain undisclosed.